Where to Stay Near Glacier National Park: The Best Hotels, Dude Ranches, and Glamping Sites

16.05.2024 - 14:25 / cntraveler.com

There’s something truly spectacular about the Northern Rockies, and more specifically, Glacier National Park. From its striated, sky-high peaks to its thundering waterfalls and alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, there’s a little something for everyone at this Montana haven. Wildlife seekers will enjoy the chance to witness grizzly bears and moose in their natural habitat, and hikers will appreciate the opportunity to lace up their boots and tackle the park’s hundreds of miles of trails.

Of course, it’s no secret that Glacier is home to show-stopping beauty. In fact, it’s such a popular area that the National Park Service reinstated its vehicle entry reservations for this summer. As such, it’s more important than ever to book your lodging early, whether you’re staying at a historic lodge, cozy log cabin, or fabulous glampsite. Read on for our favorite places to stay in and around Glacier National Park.

Interested in sleeping under the stars? We’ve got you covered there, too.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.

Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Riverfront views, fireplace, outdoor deck with a grill
Best for: Staying close to the park

River Haus is as close as you can get to the gates of Glacier without sleeping inside the park proper. As such, it’s great for adventurous travelers who like to get up and explore—without the requisite long car ride. Wake up and sip coffee in the home’s private yard, taking in the phenomenal views of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, or snuggle up by the wood-burning fireplace. Then, after exploring Going-to-the-Sun Road by car or bicycle, enjoy dinner in the midcentury-style dining room, or grill out back with a glass of wine in hand.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Top amenities: Hot tub, mountain views, playground, firepit
Best for: Families seeking quiet solitude

Not only is this updated, century-old homestead a photographer’s dream, it’s surrounded by sweeping, panoramic mountain views and boasts a deck-level hot tub for late-night stargazing. Inside, you’ll find bold but tasteful western decor (think black and white stills of whitetail deer and loads of reclaimed wood), as well as room for the whole family, all a mere 15 minutes from the national park.

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Kitchenette, grill, hot tub
Best for: A unique Wild West experience

Tucked away in a cabin rental community that’s fashioned to look like a Wild West town of yesteryear, Kim’s Trading Post is an adorable getaway for those who want the old-school Montana experience—without sacrificing creature comforts. A good-sized kitchen, dining nook, and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV greet you when you first walk