Fish Creek Campground
Inside the park · west shore of Lake McDonald
178 sites in dense cedar-hemlock on Lake McDonald's quieter west shore. A calmer alternative to Apgar with similar lake access.
Price
$23
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Fish Creek trades Apgar's amenities for a shadier, quieter feel on the same lake. Slightly easier to book than Apgar for shoulder-season weekdays.
See methodology →Best for
- Lake McDonald quiet
- Families wanting shade
- Boaters
- Anyone who missed Apgar
Good to know before booking
- No showers — walk or drive to Apgar
- Dense forest = shaded sites, midge pressure in early summer
- Boat launch on-site
- Reservations open 6 months out
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late June – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Bring bug repellent for early summer.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Boat launch
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Glacier NP, MT
Inside the park · west shore of Lake McDonald
48.539° N, 114.017° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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