West Glacier
As the western gateway to Glacier National Park, West Glacier has been dubbed "guide central," and adventures in and around Glacier National Park often begin and end in West Glacier.
Top Adventures in West Glacier
Paddle Middle Fork Flathead near West Glacier
5.0
Begin your trip at the bridge at West Glacier, there is parking in town and you can walk to the water, or just passed the bridge there are a few spots. Carry gear down to the water from the bridge (easy walking trail down to the edge). Make sure...
Hike to Apgar Lookout
4.0
7 mi
/ 1850 ft gain
Precursor: I completed this hike in November, hence the snow in the photos. Due to a lack of tree coverage, this hike is best suited for a cool summer day, or in the late spring and early autumn. It is doable in the heat of the summer, but be sure...
Capture Sunrise or Sunset at Lake McDonald
5.0
Lake McDonald doesn't offer the close-up views of glaciers and mountains like some of the other spots in Glacier NP, but it does offer sweeping views of park's west side. The most popular spot to photograph this grand perspective is along the sou...
Kayak Lake McDonald
5.0
Rent kayaks at the shore of Lake McDonald and take them out for the day. Make sure to start early to get a full day in and leave yourself enough time to stop for lunch. There are multiple places to pull off and bring your kayaks onto the shore and...
West Glacier camping, hotels, and more
West Glacier, Montana
Apgar Group Sites
Overview
Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pr...
West Glacier, Montana
Fish Creek Campground
Overview
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park, and one of four campgrounds that takes reservat...
Coram, Montana
Under Canvas Glacier
Accommodations:
Hive starting at $99 per night (2 person max)Safari tents starting at $219 per night (4 person max)Safari with 4 twin ...
From $99/night
