National Forest
Flathead NF - Blankenship Bridge Dispersed
Flathead National Forest · West Glacier, MT
Operating window: May 15 – Oct 15 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Flathead National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:West Glacier, MT
About
Free dispersed camping at Blankenship Bridge, one of the best free campsites near Glacier National Park. Located just 30 minutes from the West Glacier entrance. River access with mountain views.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Flathead NF - Blankenship Bridge Dispersed
P-Line Trail
Montana
1.0 mi469 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Highline Loop Sm
Montana
6.0 mi397 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Walking W/Larch Upper Loop
Montana
0.7 mi197 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Highline Loop Sm
Montana
6.0 mi354 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Desert Mtn. Sm
Montana
8.5 mi3,084 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Ousel Peak - West
Montana
4.3 mi2,700 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
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