Ole Creek is a designated backcountry wilderness campsite in the remote southern portion of Glacier National Park, accessible via the Ole Creek Trail near Essex, Montana. This hike-in site offers solitude in a forested mountain valley far from developed facilities. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays; advance reservations are available through Recreation.gov, while walk-up permits can be obtained at NPS ranger stations. A vault toilet is provided on-site, but no potable water is available — visitors must treat or filter water from natural sources. Standard per-person camping fees apply during the summer season (May–October), with free winter permits available November through April.
Per person, per night (May 1–Oct 31)
Non-refundable wilderness permit reservation fee
Open year-round
Official NPS page for wilderness camping in Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Ole Creek backcountry campsite.
A wilderness permit is required for all overnight backcountry camping. Camping fee: $7 per night per person (May 1–Oct 31). Winter camping (Nov 1–Apr 30): Free.
Wilderness Permit Reservation Fee: $10 (non-refundable). Nightly Rate: $7 per person, per night.
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.
Ole Creek is a designated backcountry wilderness campsite in the remote southern portion of Glacier National Park, accessible via the Ole Creek Trail near Essex, Montana. This hike-in site offers solitude in a forested mountain valley far from developed facilities. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays; advance reservations are available through Recreation.gov, while walk-up permits can be obtained at NPS ranger stations. A vault toilet is provided on-site, but no potable water is available — visitors must treat or filter water from natural sources. Standard per-person camping fees apply during the summer season (May–October), with free winter permits available November through April.
Per person, per night (May 1–Oct 31)
Non-refundable wilderness permit reservation fee
Open year-round
Official NPS page for wilderness camping in Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Ole Creek backcountry campsite.
A wilderness permit is required for all overnight backcountry camping. Camping fee: $7 per night per person (May 1–Oct 31). Winter camping (Nov 1–Apr 30): Free.
Wilderness Permit Reservation Fee: $10 (non-refundable). Nightly Rate: $7 per person, per night.
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.