Upper Park Creek is a wilderness backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park, accessible via the Park Creek Trail from Essex, MT. The site sits within a deep glacially carved valley along the Park Creek drainage and offers access to day hike destinations including Isabel Lake. It accommodates up to 3 parties and allows stock (up to 10 animals). A nightly backcountry permit is required and must be obtained in advance through Recreation.gov or as a walk-up permit. No potable water is available on-site.
Per person per night backcountry permit fee
Open Jun through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping at Glacier National Park, covering permit requirements, reservations, and campsite information.
Upper Park Creek (UPT): opens 6/15, 3 sites, stock limit 10.
Trail accessed from Essex, MT via large footbridge into Glacier National Park, following Park Creek drainage northeast; Upper Park Creek camp provides access to Isabel Lake day hike.
$7/person/night camping fees; fee season runs May 1 through October 31.
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Upper Park Creek is a wilderness backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park, accessible via the Park Creek Trail from Essex, MT. The site sits within a deep glacially carved valley along the Park Creek drainage and offers access to day hike destinations including Isabel Lake. It accommodates up to 3 parties and allows stock (up to 10 animals). A nightly backcountry permit is required and must be obtained in advance through Recreation.gov or as a walk-up permit. No potable water is available on-site.
Per person per night backcountry permit fee
Open Jun through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping at Glacier National Park, covering permit requirements, reservations, and campsite information.
Upper Park Creek (UPT): opens 6/15, 3 sites, stock limit 10.
Trail accessed from Essex, MT via large footbridge into Glacier National Park, following Park Creek drainage northeast; Upper Park Creek camp provides access to Isabel Lake day hike.
$7/person/night camping fees; fee season runs May 1 through October 31.
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.