Upper Kintla Lake is a remote wilderness backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park, reachable only on foot via roughly 12 miles of trail from the Kintla Lake trailhead in the park's North Fork region. The site has four designated tent sites with a vault toilet; there is no potable water available. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight stays, and all food and scented items must be stored using designated bear infrastructure — grizzly bears are common in this area. The lake itself is closed to all fishing due to the presence of endangered bull trout. This site serves as a staging point for accessing Boulder Pass and the surrounding high-alpine terrain.
Per person, per night wilderness camping fee
Non-refundable wilderness permit reservation fee
Open May through Oct
A wilderness permit is required year-round for all overnight backcountry camping. Groups limited to 8 people for advance reservations.
Wilderness permits are required year-round for all overnight backcountry camping. $10 non-refundable permit reservation fee; $7 per person per night camping fee.
Official Glacier National Park website managed by the US National Park Service.
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.
Upper Kintla Lake is a remote wilderness backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park, reachable only on foot via roughly 12 miles of trail from the Kintla Lake trailhead in the park's North Fork region. The site has four designated tent sites with a vault toilet; there is no potable water available. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight stays, and all food and scented items must be stored using designated bear infrastructure — grizzly bears are common in this area. The lake itself is closed to all fishing due to the presence of endangered bull trout. This site serves as a staging point for accessing Boulder Pass and the surrounding high-alpine terrain.
Per person, per night wilderness camping fee
Non-refundable wilderness permit reservation fee
Open May through Oct
A wilderness permit is required year-round for all overnight backcountry camping. Groups limited to 8 people for advance reservations.
Wilderness permits are required year-round for all overnight backcountry camping. $10 non-refundable permit reservation fee; $7 per person per night camping fee.
Official Glacier National Park website managed by the US National Park Service.
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.