Tentgal wrote:I was also looking for advice on this. Going to Glacier next year mid to late August, and we are a tent family. Trying to get a feel for when we can likely beat the hyperphagia phase, so that we do not have to worry about restrictions related to bears. Debating between St Mary Campground, or the KOA just outside of the park. Can someone advice when on average the campground restrictions tend to go into place? Would you recommend camping in the park, or stay in a cabin nearby? Thanks!
I live in Whitefish on the West Side but have stayed at all three campgrounds in St Mary.
St Mary in the park; KOA; and Johnson's campground which is across US89 from KOA.
I would recommend you stay in at KOA.
MUCH nicer amenities at KOA. Nice pavilion with showers, swimming pool, hot tub.
They have a laundromat and small store on site as well.
St Mary CG, located just inside the park has ONE shower house for the entire CG.
And like this year, they can close the CG to tent campers on short/no notice.
You could wind up having no place to go.
The park has had record breaking crowds the last 3 years.
You best make a reservation as soon as KOA begins taking them for next season.
pete