Poia Lake is a remote backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, situated at roughly 5,800 feet elevation in the Kennedy Creek drainage on the park's eastern side. The camp has four designated sites near the lakeshore, each accommodating up to four people with room for two tents — site 1 is slightly smaller than the others. A vault toilet and food preparation/storage area are provided; no potable water is available on site, so campers should filter water from the lake outlet before reaching the campground. Access is by trail only — no roads reach the campsite. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays from May through October, with a per-person nightly fee in addition to a non-refundable permit fee. Permits are free for off-season winter camping. The surrounding subalpine terrain transitions to alpine above the lake, with views of rugged peaks and opportunities to observe wildlife common to Glacier's backcountry.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee (May-Oct)
Non-refundable wilderness permit fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, fees, campsite locations including Poia Lake.
A permit is required year-round for all overnight trips in the backcountry. Reservations made through Recreation.gov for Glacier National Park wilderness campsites.
Peak Season (May 1 – October 31): Permit fee: $10; Camping fee: $7/night per person camping fee payable upon permit issuance. Winter wilderness camping permits are complimentary.
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.
Poia Lake is a remote backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, situated at roughly 5,800 feet elevation in the Kennedy Creek drainage on the park's eastern side. The camp has four designated sites near the lakeshore, each accommodating up to four people with room for two tents — site 1 is slightly smaller than the others. A vault toilet and food preparation/storage area are provided; no potable water is available on site, so campers should filter water from the lake outlet before reaching the campground. Access is by trail only — no roads reach the campsite. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays from May through October, with a per-person nightly fee in addition to a non-refundable permit fee. Permits are free for off-season winter camping. The surrounding subalpine terrain transitions to alpine above the lake, with views of rugged peaks and opportunities to observe wildlife common to Glacier's backcountry.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee (May-Oct)
Non-refundable wilderness permit fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, fees, campsite locations including Poia Lake.
A permit is required year-round for all overnight trips in the backcountry. Reservations made through Recreation.gov for Glacier National Park wilderness campsites.
Peak Season (May 1 – October 31): Permit fee: $10; Camping fee: $7/night per person camping fee payable upon permit issuance. Winter wilderness camping permits are complimentary.
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.