Goat Haunt Shelters campground
Goat Haunt Shelters
Nearby points of interest include the Goat Haunt Ranger Station, which provides information on hiking trails and backcountry camping permits. The area is also home to abundant wildlife, including grizzly bears, mountain goats, and moose.
The campground offers primitive shelters with wooden bunks, and a shared cooking area with a camp stove. Visitors must bring their own food and cooking supplies, as well as a water purifier or filter.
Interesting facts about the area include its history as a popular destination for fur traders in the early 1800s and its designation as an international peace park with Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park. The area is also home to the southernmost population of grizzly bears in North America.
The best time of year to visit Goat Haunt Shelters camping area is during the summer months, from June to August, when average temperatures range from 50°F to 80°F. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden weather changes and bring appropriate gear, including rain gear and warm clothing.
What's on-site at Goat Haunt Shelters
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Goat Haunt Shelters, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Haunt Shelter | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Waterton River | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kootenai Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Janet | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Stoney Indian Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Goat Haunt Shelters -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swiftcurrent Cr Ab Swiftcurrent Lk At Many Glacier | 113 cfs | → |
| Swiftcurrent Creek At Many Glacier Mt | 223 cfs | → |
| St. Mary Canal At Intake Near Babb Mt | 54 cfs | → |
| St. Mary River Near Babb Mt | 1,850 cfs | → |
| St. Mary Canal At St. Mary Crossing Near Babb Mt | 597 cfs | → |
| Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia | 2,130 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Goat Haunt Shelters -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flattop Mtn. | 79.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Flattop Mtn. | 77.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Many Glacier | 1.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Many Glacier | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| West Glacier | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Emery Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Goat Haunt Shelters as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Goat Haunt Shelters
Can I make reservations at Goat Haunt Shelters?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Goat Haunt Shelters?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Goat Haunt Shelters.