Originally Posted by
Mtn Giraffe
The Northwestern region of Glacier National Park (GNP) would seem conducive to hammock camping (plenty of large trees), however regulations require camping at designated campsites. Not just general camp areas but at specific designated sites. Many of GNP's camp sites are now wood-framed, elevated TENT sites with very few large trees. Unfortunately, GNP is almost exclusively tent camping.
Don't despair, however. If you want to see Glacier plan some day hikes into the park but plan on camping in nearby national forests. Even the car camping sites within the Park are designed for tents. I live just under 100 miles from GNP but seldom backpack or camp there. There are so many areas in western Montana for getting out in the woods WITHOUT the crowds that GNP (for me) is generally reserved as a driving tour with day hikes for family and friends visiting from out of state. When I do backpack in GNP I resign myself to tent camping.
GNP is definitely a great place to visit. So many awesome sites and HUGE mountains. Even a few glaciers. It is not called the Crown of the Continent by mistake. But take it from a native Montanan, there are better places to get out into the wild, see some critters, catch a trout, hike some remote trails, and discover a unique hammock hang with an unforgettable view.
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