Elizabeth Lake Head is a primitive hike-in backcountry campsite situated at the upper end of Elizabeth Lake within Glacier National Park's Belly River drainage. The site is reachable via an approximately 6.5-mile trail from the Chief Mountain or Belly River trailheads, traveling through dense conifer forest with mountain views. The campsite accommodates a maximum of four campers and sits in forested terrain away from direct lake views, though the surrounding wilderness landscape offers spectacular scenery. Each site is equipped with a bear box or elevated food-hanging pole. No campfires are permitted. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight stays; permits are available through Recreation.gov or at a park visitor center and carry a per-person nightly fee during the primary season (May 1 through October 31).
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Non-refundable wilderness permit application fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, reservations, and trip planning for backcountry campsites including Elizabeth Lake Head.
Glacier National Park Wilderness Permits booking page on Recreation.gov, where all backcountry camping permits including Elizabeth Lake Head are reserved.
Lottery application fee: $10 (non-refundable). Camping fees: $7 per person per night. Full refunds of camping fees apply if cancelled more than 7 days before trip start date; application fee is non-refundable.
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.
Elizabeth Lake Head is a primitive hike-in backcountry campsite situated at the upper end of Elizabeth Lake within Glacier National Park's Belly River drainage. The site is reachable via an approximately 6.5-mile trail from the Chief Mountain or Belly River trailheads, traveling through dense conifer forest with mountain views. The campsite accommodates a maximum of four campers and sits in forested terrain away from direct lake views, though the surrounding wilderness landscape offers spectacular scenery. Each site is equipped with a bear box or elevated food-hanging pole. No campfires are permitted. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight stays; permits are available through Recreation.gov or at a park visitor center and carry a per-person nightly fee during the primary season (May 1 through October 31).
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Non-refundable wilderness permit application fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, reservations, and trip planning for backcountry campsites including Elizabeth Lake Head.
Glacier National Park Wilderness Permits booking page on Recreation.gov, where all backcountry camping permits including Elizabeth Lake Head are reserved.
Lottery application fee: $10 (non-refundable). Camping fees: $7 per person per night. Full refunds of camping fees apply if cancelled more than 7 days before trip start date; application fee is non-refundable.
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.