About Fish Creek Campground
Fish Creek Campground, west-side gem in Glacier National Park, offers 178 reservable tent sites amid cedars near Lake McDonald. Family-friendly with Camas Road access to Going-to-the-Sun Road. At 3,200 feet, milder but buggy. NPS emphasizes vehicle bear-proofing here.
Safety Considerations
Black bears common; double-bag trash to lockers. Lake McDonald hypothermia: 10 drownings since 2000 per NPS. Slippery docks at Apgar; no glass containers. Dense forest hides ticks; check daily for Lyme. Flooding from McDonald Creek in spring; avoid low sites. Evening winds capsize kayaks; paddle mornings.
Essential Gear
- EXPED bear spray
- Lockable cooler (Yeti Roadie)
- Family tent (Coleman Skydome)
- 30°F bag (Kelty TruComfort)
- Bug headnet (Thermcell)
- LifeStraw filter
- Tarp shelter (REI Co-op)
Emergency Tips
Ticks: Remove with tweezers. Flood: Move to high ground. Nearest: Apgar Ranger Station 3 miles. Use 911 or flares.