Snyder Lake is a remote backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, accessible only by trail from the Sperry Trailhead near Lake McDonald Lodge. The site provides three tent-only sites beside a glacier-carved lake surrounded by old-growth cedar forest and rugged mountain terrain. No campfires are permitted, and no potable water is available on-site. A vault toilet is provided. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays between May 1 and October 31; permits may be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov or obtained on a first-come, first-served basis at the Apgar Backcountry Permit Center.
Per person per night camping fee
Wilderness permit fee (non-refundable)
Open Jun through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, the primary resource for Snyder Lake wilderness campsite information.
Snyder Lake (SNY) opens on 6/15, consistent with the park-wide wilderness permit season of May 1 through October 31.
Permits are needed May 1 - October 31; from November 1 - April 30 permits are free.
Permits cost a $10 permit fee, plus a $7 per-person per-night camping fee.
Camping fee: $7 per person, per night. Permit fee: $10.
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.
Snyder Lake is a remote backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, accessible only by trail from the Sperry Trailhead near Lake McDonald Lodge. The site provides three tent-only sites beside a glacier-carved lake surrounded by old-growth cedar forest and rugged mountain terrain. No campfires are permitted, and no potable water is available on-site. A vault toilet is provided. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays between May 1 and October 31; permits may be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov or obtained on a first-come, first-served basis at the Apgar Backcountry Permit Center.
Per person per night camping fee
Wilderness permit fee (non-refundable)
Open Jun through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, the primary resource for Snyder Lake wilderness campsite information.
Snyder Lake (SNY) opens on 6/15, consistent with the park-wide wilderness permit season of May 1 through October 31.
Permits are needed May 1 - October 31; from November 1 - April 30 permits are free.
Permits cost a $10 permit fee, plus a $7 per-person per-night camping fee.
Camping fee: $7 per person, per night. Permit fee: $10.
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.