Lake Ellen Wilson is a remote backcountry campsite situated in a glacially carved cirque at approximately 6,100 feet elevation within Glacier National Park. Accessible only by trail, the site lies along the popular Gunsight Pass corridor connecting the park's east and west sides via the Continental Divide. A vault toilet is on-site; no drinking water is available, so campers must treat water from alpine sources. Overnight stays require a wilderness permit ($7 per person per night), available through the NPS advance reservation system on Recreation.gov or in-person at a backcountry ranger station on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to snowpack, sites typically become accessible around mid-July and remain open through October.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Open Jul through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness camping at Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Lake Ellen Wilson backcountry campsite.
Glacier National Park wilderness permits, including Lake Ellen Wilson (code ELL), are reserved through Recreation.gov permit system #4675321.
You will be issued a full refund of $7/person/night camping fees if your reservation is cancelled more than seven (7) days prior to trip start date.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
Lake Ellen Wilson is a remote backcountry campsite situated in a glacially carved cirque at approximately 6,100 feet elevation within Glacier National Park. Accessible only by trail, the site lies along the popular Gunsight Pass corridor connecting the park's east and west sides via the Continental Divide. A vault toilet is on-site; no drinking water is available, so campers must treat water from alpine sources. Overnight stays require a wilderness permit ($7 per person per night), available through the NPS advance reservation system on Recreation.gov or in-person at a backcountry ranger station on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to snowpack, sites typically become accessible around mid-July and remain open through October.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Open Jul through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness camping at Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Lake Ellen Wilson backcountry campsite.
Glacier National Park wilderness permits, including Lake Ellen Wilson (code ELL), are reserved through Recreation.gov permit system #4675321.
You will be issued a full refund of $7/person/night camping fees if your reservation is cancelled more than seven (7) days prior to trip start date.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.