Very disappointed with this campground. First the really bad = the park service misleads you to believe this place fills up early. The night we stayed there were 2 empty sites but when we asked they said it filled completely at 3; not sure why they are lying but very disconcerting. After a run in with the on-site Park Ranger we may have found the reason. This guy (ED: name removed) was downright rude and mean. He was making disparaging comments about campers and proceeded to post all these signs right around us banning foot-traffic through and around the campsite. We are very respectful and never trample plants but were made to feel like we somehow had done something wrong; it was very strange. He obviously had some sort of beef with us and later approached me while I was grooming and accused me of breaking some sort of rule, which I had not, and did not even allow me to respond before walking away. Outside of their personnel issues the campground is very tightly packed with sites right on top of each other, your neighbor burps and you hear it. The lake is pretty and there is an easily accessible boat launch. The road is not maintained but gets enough traffic to remain passable; very slow going unless you don't care about your vehicle (which many of the rental drivers seemed to not). The good - just down the road from the park you can spot Bald Eagles nesting in a burned out tree; sunset is amazing over the lake, and the river provides a nice soothing chorus for the night. We will not be back. Paid $15.
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📖 About This Campground
Kintla Lake Campground in Glacier National Park offers tent and car camping near the shores of Kintla Lake and Kintla Creek in the remote northwestern portion of the park. 13 primitive sites available on a first come first served basis. Pit toilets and hand water pump are available. The access road is narrow and rough dirt not advisable for RVs or trailers.
There is no real privacy between campsites but the remote nature of the park, amazing scenery and neat trails make up for the ambiance. If you are looking to get away from people this is not the place to go.
Only a couple of bear boxes are available at this campground too. Why put bear boxes where they are needed? Be conscious of your handling and storing of food/ scented items. Bears frequent this campground.
Bring the kayak, canoe, paddle board, and swim trunks. Beautiful Kintla Lake beckons your attention and is the highlight of the location (along with the scenic creek that flows out of it).
It is 15 miles from the Polebridge Entrance Station to Kintla Lake Campground via a very rough dirt road. We advise "borrowing a friends" car or truck for the trip or going really slow. One benefit of a slow trip is being able to view a ton of wild life along the route.
A small dump station is available next to the pit toilet.
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