A remote backcountry wilderness campsite situated on the northwest shore of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. The site is accessible primarily by watercraft — visitors paddle across the lake from a pullout near Sprague Creek Campground. Two tent sites are available, with a vault toilet on-site; no drinking water is provided. Overnight stays require a backcountry permit, obtainable in advance through Recreation.gov or walk-up at the park's wilderness permit offices. The small peninsula setting offers secluded lakeside camping surrounded by the park's rugged mountain terrain.
Per person, per night backcountry camping fee
Open May through Sep
Official NPS page for Glacier National Park backcountry camping, covering permit requirements, fees, campsite information including McDonald Lake wilderness campsite.
Official Recreation.gov permit page for Glacier National Park wilderness camping, including McDonald Lake campsite reservations.
Full refunds ($7/person/night) apply if cancelled more than 7 days before your trip.
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.
A remote backcountry wilderness campsite situated on the northwest shore of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. The site is accessible primarily by watercraft — visitors paddle across the lake from a pullout near Sprague Creek Campground. Two tent sites are available, with a vault toilet on-site; no drinking water is provided. Overnight stays require a backcountry permit, obtainable in advance through Recreation.gov or walk-up at the park's wilderness permit offices. The small peninsula setting offers secluded lakeside camping surrounded by the park's rugged mountain terrain.
Per person, per night backcountry camping fee
Open May through Sep
Official NPS page for Glacier National Park backcountry camping, covering permit requirements, fees, campsite information including McDonald Lake wilderness campsite.
Official Recreation.gov permit page for Glacier National Park wilderness camping, including McDonald Lake campsite reservations.
Full refunds ($7/person/night) apply if cancelled more than 7 days before your trip.
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.