Flattop is a hike-in backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, reached via a roughly 5.7-mile trail from the Packer's Roost trailhead. The site sits atop Flattop Mountain in terrain shaped by past fire, offering wide-open views of surrounding peaks. Shared amenities include a communal cooking area with a bear pole for food storage and a vault toilet; no drinking water is available on-site. A wilderness use permit is required for overnight stays from May 1 through October 31 and must be obtained in advance through Recreation.gov's lottery system. Camping is free and permit-free from November through April, though winter access is challenging. This corridor is prime grizzly bear habitat; proper food storage is mandatory.
Per person, per night
Open May through Oct
Permits required May 1–Oct 31; free Nov 1–Apr 30. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight camping.
Official NPS page for wilderness camping at Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Flattop campsite.
Glacier National Park Wilderness Permits booking page on Recreation.gov, the official reservation system for backcountry campsites including Flattop.
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.
Flattop is a hike-in backcountry wilderness campsite within Glacier National Park, reached via a roughly 5.7-mile trail from the Packer's Roost trailhead. The site sits atop Flattop Mountain in terrain shaped by past fire, offering wide-open views of surrounding peaks. Shared amenities include a communal cooking area with a bear pole for food storage and a vault toilet; no drinking water is available on-site. A wilderness use permit is required for overnight stays from May 1 through October 31 and must be obtained in advance through Recreation.gov's lottery system. Camping is free and permit-free from November through April, though winter access is challenging. This corridor is prime grizzly bear habitat; proper food storage is mandatory.
Per person, per night
Open May through Oct
Permits required May 1–Oct 31; free Nov 1–Apr 30. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight camping.
Official NPS page for wilderness camping at Glacier National Park, the managing agency for Flattop campsite.
Glacier National Park Wilderness Permits booking page on Recreation.gov, the official reservation system for backcountry campsites including Flattop.
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.