Spruce On The River
Riverside RV park and campground in Kalispell, about 30 minutes from Glacier's West Entrance.
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Spruce on the River is a riverside RV park and campground on Montana Highway 35 in Kalispell, set directly along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. RV sites come in back-in and pull-through layouts with hookups, and the park describes itself as big-rig friendly with room for slide-outs; designated tent sites are also available. On site are bathhouses, a laundromat, free wireless internet, a small store for snacks, drinks and ice, a playground, and volleyball and basketball courts. The park puts the West Entrance of Glacier National Park at about 30 minutes, which makes it a practical Kalispell base for day trips up US 2 to West Glacier.
Quick facts
- Reservation System
- Online through the park's ResNexus booking page, or by phone at (406) 752-6321. A deposit is charged at booking and the remaining balance is charged to the card on file 24 hours before arrival.
- Reservation Tips
- Reserve online via ResNexus; a deposit is taken at booking and the balance is charged 24 hours before arrival.
Reservations & season
- Reservation System
- Online through the park's ResNexus booking page, or by phone at (406) 752-6321. A deposit is charged at booking and the remaining balance is charged to the card on file 24 hours before arrival.
- Reservation Tips
- Reserve online via ResNexus; a deposit is taken at booking and the balance is charged 24 hours before arrival.
Sites & RV fit
- Site Types
- RV back-in sites, RV pull-through sites, and designated tent sites.
- RV Max Length
- No maximum length is published. The park describes itself as big-rig friendly with spacious sites that leave room for slide-outs; confirm your rig length when you reserve.
- Hookups
- The park says its RV sites are equipped with hookups; it does not list amperage or which sites have sewer, so confirm the specific hookup set when booking.
- Site Features
- Back-in and pull-through RV sites with hookups; designated tent sites; riverfront setting on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River with river and mountain views.
Facilities
- Bathroom Types
- Bathhouses with bathrooms and showers.
- Showers Available
- Yes, showers are in the park's bathhouses.
- Camp Store
- A small on-site store sells snacks, drinks and ice.
- Cell Service
- The park provides free wireless internet.
- Nearby Facilities
- Downtown Kalispell is about 7 minutes away for groceries, fuel, restaurants and medical care.
Access
- Gate Hours
- Check-in is any time after 1 p.m.; arrivals after 9 p.m. wait until morning. Check-out is before 11 a.m.
- Distance From Entrance
- About 30 minutes to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park per the park; Kalispell to West Glacier is about 33 miles via US 2 east per the NPS.
- Nearest Gas Services
- Downtown Kalispell is about 7 minutes away for fuel, groceries and medical services.
Rules & safety
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Pet Restrictions
- Pets are welcome on leash for a small daily fee; pit bulls are not allowed. Pets may not be tied to utility fixtures, picnic tables, trees or fence pens.
- Quiet Hours
- 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Max Stay Limit
- Tent camping is limited to a 5-night stay; no RV limit is published.
What it is like
- Onsite Activities
- Playground, volleyball court, basketball court, and river frontage on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. The park's own attractions page points guests to rafting, fishing and floats on the Flathead River.
- Scenic Views
- River and mountain views from the riverfront setting.
- Camp Here If Skip If
- ✅ CAMP HERE IF: You want a riverfront RV or tent site in Kalispell with laundry, showers, wifi and a store, and you plan to day-trip to West Glacier about 30 minutes away. ❌ SKIP IF: You want to camp inside the park or need a tent stay longer than 5 nights.
- Tips Advice
- Book through the ResNexus link; the balance is charged automatically 24 hours before arrival, so keep the card on file current.
- Cancelling more than 7 days out refunds the deposit less an administrative fee; inside 7 days the deposit is forfeited, and inside 24 hours the whole reservation is.
- Arrive before 9 p.m.; later arrivals cannot check in until morning.
- Tent stays cap at 5 nights, so plan longer Glacier trips around an RV site or a second campground.
- The park does not publish amperage or a max rig length; confirm both by phone at (406) 752-6321 before you commit a large rig.
More details
- Park Area
- Kalispell / Flathead Valley
- Family Friendly Notes
- There is a playground plus volleyball and basketball courts on site, and a small store for snacks and ice.
- Nearby Attractions
- Downtown Kalispell about 7 minutes; Flathead Lake about 25 minutes; Glacier National Park West Entrance about 30 minutes (park's figures).
- Setup Strategy
- Choose between back-in and pull-through sites at booking. The park says big rigs and slide-outs fit, but it does not publish a maximum length, so state your rig size when reserving.
- Bath Laundry Recon
- Bathhouses with showers and a laundromat are on site; the park does not say whether machines are coin-operated.
- Review Summary
- Google shows a 4.4 rating across 307 reviews, a solid score for a large-volume RV park close to town.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Spruce on the River from Glacier National Park?
The park says the West Entrance is about 30 minutes away. Kalispell to West Glacier is about 33 miles via US 2 east per the National Park Service.
Can a large RV with slide-outs fit?
The park describes its sites as big-rig friendly with room for slide-outs and offers both pull-through and back-in sites. No maximum length is published, so confirm your rig size when you book.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, on leash for a small daily fee, and pets may not be tied to utility fixtures, tables, trees or fences. Pit bulls are not allowed.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are made online through ResNexus or by phone. A deposit is charged at booking and the balance 24 hours before arrival.
What are the check-in rules and quiet hours?
Check in any time after 1 p.m. (arrivals after 9 p.m. wait until morning) and check out before 11 a.m. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.