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McGillivray Campground (MT)

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🏕️ CampgroundGlacier NP / West GlacierMontana⭐ 4.8 (42)
McGillivray Campground (MT)
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 19h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

McGillivray Campground (MT) in Montana has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →opened 19h agosites Loop A #24
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Loop B #7 - Group Site
Thu Sep 3 – Sat Sep 52 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #22
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Loop A #22–Loop A #25 next to each othersites 👥 Loop A #23 - Group Site, 👥 Loop B #7 - Group Site, Loop A #22, #24, #25, Loop B #8
Sun Sep 6 – Tue Sep 82 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #8
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Loop A #23 - Group Site, #25

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop A #24 — McGillivray  Site 24
Site Loop A #24 · McGillivray Site 24KNF
Campsite Loop A #24 — McGillivray  Site 24-Table
Site Loop A #24 · McGillivray Site 24-TableKNF
Campsite Loop B #7 - Group Site — McGillivray  Site 7 - Table 3
Site Loop B #7 - Group Site · McGillivray Site 7 - Table 3KNF
Campsite Loop B #7 - Group Site — McGillivray  Site 7 - Grill
Site Loop B #7 - Group Site · McGillivray Site 7 - GrillKNF
Campsite Loop A #22 — McGillivray  Site 22
Site Loop A #22 · McGillivray Site 22KNF
Campsite Loop A #22 — McGillivray  Site 22-Fire ring
Site Loop A #22 · McGillivray Site 22-Fire ringKNF
Campsite Loop A #23 - Group Site — McGillivray  Site 23-Grill
Site Loop A #23 - Group Site · McGillivray Site 23-GrillKNF
Campsite Loop A #23 - Group Site — McGillivray  Site 23
Site Loop A #23 - Group Site · McGillivray Site 23KNF
Campsite Loop A #25 — McGillivray  Site 25- Table
Site Loop A #25 · McGillivray Site 25- TableKNF
Campsite Loop A #25 — McGillivray  Site 25
Site Loop A #25 · McGillivray Site 25KNF
Campsite Loop B #8 — McGillivray site 8-Table
Site Loop B #8 · McGillivray site 8-TableKNF
Campsite Loop B #8 — McGillivray site 8-Fire ring
Site Loop B #8 · McGillivray site 8-Fire ringKNF

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at McGillivray Campground (MT) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter NonelectricGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.8★★★★★40 ratings
5★35
4★3
3★0
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ McGillivray Campground (MT) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at McGillivray Campground (MT)?

McGillivray Campground (MT) in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at McGillivray Campground (MT) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like McGillivray Campground (MT) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at McGillivray Campground (MT)?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at McGillivray Campground (MT) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is McGillivray Campground (MT) a good campground?

McGillivray Campground (MT) holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 42 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at McGillivray Campground (MT)?

Campers report no usable signal at McGillivray Campground (MT) — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 27 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is McGillivray Campground (MT) located?

McGillivray Campground (MT) is located in Glacier NP / West Glacier, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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