Gable Creek is a backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park's Belly River corridor, situated alongside a small creek near the Belly River Ranger Station. Four shaded, flat sites are set beneath dense forest roughly seven miles from the Chief Mountain trailhead, making the approach relatively moderate compared to other park backcountry destinations. The creek provides a natural water source that must be treated before drinking. Stock animals are permitted at this campsite. Ranger station staff may check permits during your stay. The site typically opens in mid-June. A wilderness use permit is required for overnight use from May 1 through October 31.
Per person, per night (May 1 - Oct 31)
Open Jun through Oct
Glacier National Park backcountry camping information and wilderness permit details.
Gable Creek Campground is roughly a seven mile hike one way. There are 4-5 shady and flat sites in this campground that sits along a small creek right near the Belly River ranger station. The ranger station is often staffed with regular permit compliance checks.
Gable Creek (GAB): opens 6/15, 4 sites (3 with special restrictions), allows 10 stock animals.
Permit season May 1–October 31: $10 permit fee + $7/night per person. Belly River area sites among lower elevation, earlier-opening campsites.
$7 per person, per night camping fee. Permit fee $10 non-refundable.
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Gable Creek is a backcountry campsite in Glacier National Park's Belly River corridor, situated alongside a small creek near the Belly River Ranger Station. Four shaded, flat sites are set beneath dense forest roughly seven miles from the Chief Mountain trailhead, making the approach relatively moderate compared to other park backcountry destinations. The creek provides a natural water source that must be treated before drinking. Stock animals are permitted at this campsite. Ranger station staff may check permits during your stay. The site typically opens in mid-June. A wilderness use permit is required for overnight use from May 1 through October 31.
Per person, per night (May 1 - Oct 31)
Open Jun through Oct
Glacier National Park backcountry camping information and wilderness permit details.
Gable Creek Campground is roughly a seven mile hike one way. There are 4-5 shady and flat sites in this campground that sits along a small creek right near the Belly River ranger station. The ranger station is often staffed with regular permit compliance checks.
Gable Creek (GAB): opens 6/15, 4 sites (3 with special restrictions), allows 10 stock animals.
Permit season May 1–October 31: $10 permit fee + $7/night per person. Belly River area sites among lower elevation, earlier-opening campsites.
$7 per person, per night camping fee. Permit fee $10 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.