Slide Lake is a backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, accessible via the Otatso Creek Trail in the park's remote northeastern corner. The lake itself was formed in 1914 when a massive rockslide off Yellow Mountain dammed Otatso Creek, creating both Slide Lake and a smaller unnamed lake downstream. Three designated tent sites occupy a setting just north of the lower lake, offering genuine solitude and views of the surrounding peaks rarely seen by frontcountry visitors. Campfires are permitted at Slide Lake, making it one of the few Glacier backcountry campsites where fires are allowed. A vault toilet is on-site; no potable water is available, so campers must treat water from natural sources. A wilderness permit and nightly camping fee are required for all overnight stays, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Note that much of the approach trail from Highway 17 crosses the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, requiring a separate tribal usage permit for that route.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
$7 per person, per night wilderness camping fee. Only debit or credit cards will be accepted, no cash.
Official NPS page for Glacier National Park wilderness camping, covering permits, trip planning, and campsite information.
Slide Lake is a hiking destination into a nearly forgotten area of Glacier National Park. Over two-thirds of the trail is on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, requiring a tribal usage permit.
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.
Slide Lake is a backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, accessible via the Otatso Creek Trail in the park's remote northeastern corner. The lake itself was formed in 1914 when a massive rockslide off Yellow Mountain dammed Otatso Creek, creating both Slide Lake and a smaller unnamed lake downstream. Three designated tent sites occupy a setting just north of the lower lake, offering genuine solitude and views of the surrounding peaks rarely seen by frontcountry visitors. Campfires are permitted at Slide Lake, making it one of the few Glacier backcountry campsites where fires are allowed. A vault toilet is on-site; no potable water is available, so campers must treat water from natural sources. A wilderness permit and nightly camping fee are required for all overnight stays, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Note that much of the approach trail from Highway 17 crosses the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, requiring a separate tribal usage permit for that route.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
$7 per person, per night wilderness camping fee. Only debit or credit cards will be accepted, no cash.
Official NPS page for Glacier National Park wilderness camping, covering permits, trip planning, and campsite information.
Slide Lake is a hiking destination into a nearly forgotten area of Glacier National Park. Over two-thirds of the trail is on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, requiring a tribal usage permit.
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.