Kintla Lake Campground - Glacier National Park

Reaching Kintla Lake Campground in Glacier National Park is taking a bit of the road less traveled. You will be on dirt roads most of the way to the campground. The drive to the campground is peaceful and absolutely gorgeous.

We saw a ton of deer along the way. It felt like an area you would see bears but we did not see any during our drive. One thing I will say is to make sure you use the bathroom in Polebridge before heading up to the campground. There are no restrooms along the way and you will be bouncing along the dirt road.

While in Polebridge pick up a huckleberry bear claw or three to enjoy on your way the campground.

This is a small campground that is first come first served. The campground is located near Kintla Lake. You will want to be prepared for mosquitos and have bug spray with you.

The campground does fill up in July and August so you may want to head there early on the morning you want to get into the campground.

Plan at least an hour to ninety minutes to reach the campground from the north entrance to the park. It could take longer depending on the wildlife along the way and how many cars you see. 

It is a small dirt road so be ready for cars coming at you that may not know how to manage a small road. We had to pull off pretty far on the side of the road a few times to help other cars coming towards us. 

Kintla Lake Campground 

Season: Summer - 6/7 - 9/8

Primitive - 9/9 - 10/31 (no water available)

Number of Sites:  13

Location in the park: Uppermost northwest section of Glacier NP

Campsite Cost: $15.00

Payments accepted: cash and check 

Reservations: first-come, first served basis.

Latitude/Longitude: 48.9807° N, 114.1539° W

Accessible Sites: Yes

Pets Allowed:  Yes, but they must be on leashes less than 6 feet long 

 

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No, first-come, first served basis.

 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: pit toilet 

Payphone: No

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available for purchase at most camp stores.

It is unlawful to gather or cut firewood 

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, 

Potable Water? A hand pump is available for potable water

Fee showers are available at the Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns and private campgrounds adjacent to the park. 

 

RV Camping at Kintla Lake Campground

Vehicles over 21’ in length and/or vehicle-trailer combinations are prohibited at Kintla Lake due to the nature of the long, narrow, and windy dirt road, and very tight parking areas at each campsite.

How to get to Kintla Lake Campground

From Polebridge travel 14.3mi north on a dirt road. You will want to give yourself a minimum of 90 minutes if not longer depending on the weather and wildlife you see along the way. 

 

Important Dates for Campground

Campground Regulations

A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.

Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours.

Campground speed limits are 10 miles per hour.

The maximum number of people in a campsite: limited to eight people

The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Maximum Stay: 

Between July 1 and Labor Day, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

Between Labor Day and June 30, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 30 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

 

Kintla Lake Campground Map

Photos of Kintla Lake Campground

 

 

 

 

 

 

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