Cut Bank Campground on Glacier NP's east side offers 14 primitive sites along a 5-mile dirt road. There are no hookups and potable water isn't provided; plan for bear safety.
β BOOK IF: Tent camper seeking quiet, forested setting with a short dirt-road approach and no hookups; you bring your own water and manage vault toilets. β SKIP IF: You need full RV amenities, paved access, or hookups for multiple vehicles.
Tent-only
Meadow and mountain views through trees
Polebridge, East Glacier Park, St. Mary
Tent-only, quiet campground with vault toilets; bear country awareness required; plan for no on-site showers
Late Mayβmid-September; roads open and conditions comfortable
5-mile dirt approach; internal roads are narrow; RVs longer than 21 ft not allowed; tent-centric layout; prepare for limited space and rough parking. This is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to claim a site.
Remote, forested tent campground; no cell service; peace and solitude at the cost of few services
No on-site showers; off-site showers at Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns; no explicit on-site laundry information
4.8 stars from 25 reviews; quiet, tent-focused appeal with rustic charm. No on-site water or showers, so plan ahead; space is limited and some sites are close together.
Tent-only
Hiking from camp; stargazing
First-come, first-served; Scan & Pay via Recreation.gov app (Booking: Not applicable; first-come, first-served)
Pets Allowed - Leash β€6 ft; not on trails, in backcountry, or buildings
To Park Entrance
30-40 minutes from East Glacier Park (59434) to Glacier NP Entrance Station
Elevation
5144 feet
Based on 25 Google reviews
Based on 25 guest reviews
" 4.8 stars from 25 reviews; quiet, tent-focused appeal with rustic charm. No on-site water or showers, so plan ahead; space is limited and some sites are close together."
Sam Valtenbergs
Really nice campground on the eastern side of Glacier and great the NPS runs it with no reservations. Road in wasn't too bad, and the vistas from the campground were beautiful. Make sure to download the NPS app before you go in, as there's no cell service to pay for campsites when you're at the campground.
dane beck
We came up for day use at the end of August. It was only about 1/4 full. There is one pit toilet (clean) with TP and hand sanitizer. Lots of bear proof food lockers available. The location is great to get away from crowds.
Nathan Boggs
Amazing place to stay! Clean and primitive campsites. Very quiet .
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Yes. It is bear country; use food storage lockers seasonally and store all attractants properly.
No. Bring water or filter from Cut Bank Creek, which is not easily accessed.
No. It is first-come, first-served; starting in 2025 payments will be via the Recreation.gov app (Scan & Pay).
On-site showers are not available. Showers are available at Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns; no on-site laundry details are listed.
RVs longer than 21 feet are not allowed due to the narrow dirt road and campground layout.
Vault toilets, bear-proof dumpsters seasonally, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site.
Late May through mid-September offers the best access; roads and facilities are open and weather is milder.
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