The Best Camping in Waterton
Looking for the best camping in Waterton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Waterton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Waterton
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Browning, Montana
Waterton Valley Trail
20.67 mi / 3720 ft gainWaterton Valley Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.Read more -
Waterton, Alberta
Backpack the Alderson-Carthew Trail
5.012.4 mi / 4101.1 ft gainTake the Akamina Parkway in Wateron Lakes National Park to its terminus at Cameron Lake. Your hike will start from here. If you’re through-hiking either drop another vehicle off at Cameron Falls in the town site, or be prepared to hitch a ride back to Cameron Lake, due to heavy traffic this is ...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Northern Traverse: Chieftan Mountain to Kintla Lake
55.92 mi / 8169 ft gainNorthern Traverse: Chieftan Mountain to Kintla Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Babb, Montana.Read more -
Browning, Montana
Backpack to Cosley Lake
27.2 mi / 475 ft gainThe hike goes through different wooded areas, open fields, and passes by the ranger's ranch. In no time, you will be able to see the aqua blue colors of Cosley Lake, as you approach the campground for the night.The campground has pit toilets and a bear bag hanging station, along with a cooking ar...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Backpack to the Foot of Glenns Lake
20.6 mi / 950 ft gainStarting from the Chief Mountain Parking Area, take the trail to the left of the bathrooms at the end of the parking lot (left of the bathrooms if you are facing the bathrooms and the main road is to your right). You will quickly hike to a wooden kiosk. Read this kiosk for any pertinent informati...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Mokowanis River - Stoney Indian Pass
28.07 mi / 3556 ft gainMokowanis River - Stoney Indian Pass is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Camp at Bowman Lake
5.026.85 mi / 3005 ft gainBowman lake is the 3rd largest lake in Glacier National Park and one of the most remote areas accessible by car. The drive out on a dirt road is slow and bumpy but the reward is an area without crowds and lots of adventure potential. The first-come-first-served campground offers 48 sites near t...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Waterton Lake via Bowman Lake
49.5 mi / 6365 ft gainOur trip started on Thursday evening, spending the night at the Bowman Lake campground. You can park your car here and it's where the hike will start and end. I recommend staying here the night before because day 1 is a doozy, so you'll want an early start. Day 1 is the hardest day of the hike, ...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Bowman Lake to Quartz Lake Loop
5.013.3 mi / 2618 ft gainThe trail to Quartz lake begins on southend of the Bowman Lake beach. I recommend going in a clockwise direction and getting the steep bit out of the way, but the ~13 mile loop can be done either way. Follow the Bowman Lake shore on the West Lakes Trail for about half a mile and then you will fi...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Ptarmigan to Helen Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Cosley Lake, Stoney Indian Pass, and Waterton Valley Trail
39.95 mi / 6404 ft gainPtarmigan Trail to Helen Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Cosley Lake, Stoney Indian Pass, and Waterton Valley Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.Read more -
Browning, Montana
Camp at Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park
5.0Enjoy one of Glacier National Park's best campgrounds, Many Glacier Campground, which you can reach on the east side of the Continental Divide. Directions: Travel to the east side of the park, and take highway 89 to the town of Babb. From Babb, drive west, reenter the park, and arrive at the Many...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Continental Divide Trail to Fifty Mountain Shelter
32.7 mi / 14022 ft gainContinental Divide Trail to Fifty Mountain Shelter is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Siyeh Bend, Montana.Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Granite Park to Flattop Mountain Trail
27.54 mi / 6325 ft gainGranite Park to Flattop Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Mc Donald, Montana.Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Backpack from Glacier NP to Waterton Lakes NP
5.025 miDay 1: This gorgeous backpacking adventure begins at the Packer's Roost trailhead, which is almost halfway between West and East Glacier on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This trailhead is marked on the highway before you get to the "Loop." It's a quick left turn so keep your eyes peeled as you pass ...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Kintla Lake Campground
* The road to this trailhead/lake is closed during the winter. Kintla Lake is one of the lesser explored lakes in Glacier National Park. Located on the west side of the park, it is accessible via an unpaved road from the Polebridge Ranger Station. From the Ranger Station, take a LEFT and contin...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Upper Kintla Lake
23.9 mi / 1683 ft gainUpper Kintla Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Polebridge, Montana.Read more