Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. The scenery is unreal,…read moreespecially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. For the best experience, definitely get there early and allow plenty of extra time for activities if you're staying outside the park, as traffic can become heavy, especially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. If you're new to the park, I also recommend booking one of the Red Bus Tours. It was a great way to experience the park without the stress of driving or parking, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The Apgar Visitor Center staff were also very helpful and gave great recommendations and information for navigating the park. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and somewhere I would absolutely visit again.

"In string theory, all particles are vibrations on a tiny rubber band; physics is the harmonies on…read morethe string; chemistry is the melodies we play on vibrating strings; the universe is a symphony of strings, and the 'Mind of God' is cosmic music resonating in 11-dimensional hyperspace." Yeah... I repeated that for a while dragging myself up one of Glacier's long, soul-crushingly gorgeous hikes. The views? Unreal. The vibe? Humbling. The legs? Suffering. This park makes you feel small in the best possible way, like the universe is laughing with you, not at you. Sadly, no bear sightings (which honestly feels like Glacier's version of a refund). But I did snag a sweater at the visitor center, staff were so kind I half expected them to adopt me. And let's be real: you'll probably run into a crew of hot Canadians wandering over the border like it's no big deal. Glacier has everything, cosmic philosophy, scenery that'll fry your brain circuits, kind staff, and bonus eye candy from the north. 11/10, would string-theory again.

This is a fantastic campground located 1 1/2 miles from the Going-to-the-Sun Road in west Glacier…read moreNational Park. The service staff is great, there is an onsite cafe (Sunflower Cafe), showers, electric/water hookups, dump station, and large play area. Sites vary from tents to RVs to Cabins, with a maximum RV length of 32'. Our motorhome is 32' with two slides and our site was just right. It was very level for parking, has a fire ring and picnic table (all the tables in the park are in good condition & freshly painted). Some sites are not as level, but they accommodate a wide range of RV & tent campers. The Sunflower Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the outside dining area or to go. We had the beef brisket one night and a breakfast sandwich one morning. Both meals were delicious. Although we are in Montana and were expecting to see a lot of pro-GOP/anti-Dem flags & attitudes, we were pleasantly surprised to see none! Our camping neighbors were a nice gay married couple who were super friendly. Liberals, gays and other progressive people would be very comfortable here, as would those not-so-woke. Price-wise they are cheaper than the nearby KOA and are a great option for those who don't camp in the park. We paid $302 (with AAA discount) for 4 nights.

if you have to cancel for any kind of reason they will charge you $75 regardless if it's due to…read moreunforeseen circumstances or an emergency. The owner has no consideration even canceling two months in advance, they do not care what-so-ever about their customers. what happened to local businesses caring about people other than taking advantage of people by taking $75. Anything to rip people off. yes it's in their cancellation policy but there are always extenuating circumstances that can preclude waiving that outrageous fee.

We loved staying here. The rooms are nice. The place is clean and the prices are reasonable…read more Best of all is the view of the lake from your room. I could sit outside on the chairs for hours!

SUCH a special place. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to stay here. Breathtaking views,…read moreeven in the rain. Heck, even in the fog! The bats came out at night, and the swallows took over for the day shift. Being so close to the boat dock meant early access to the boat rental! And such friendly office staff. The coffee from the office in the morning is actually pretty decent! The room coffee -- Eesh. I do hope I can stay here again soon--preferably when the Going to the Sun road isn't completely potholed and destroying cars right and left.

Staying at the "two medicine" suite 1 at Apgar Lodge was a strange mix of charming and awful. The…read moreSuite offered nice decor and an elegant kitchen and a large beautifully designed bathroom. But. We were awakened every morning at 630 by the construction next door. the shower didn't drain and required a maintenance visit. the suite is built directly over Eddie's Cafe and whatever they cooked we could smell...every truck delivery was clearly audible in our suite as was every shower taken by our neighbors. At $600 a night this is unacceptable. Staff was nice and offered a 10% discount but we won't stay again...try themselves directly on the Lake!

I will definitely stay here again in a heartbeat when I make it back to Glacier National Park. My…read moreexperience from start to finish was great. I arrived super early and went to check in knowing there was a big probability I wouldn't be able to get into my room yet. Fortunately, the lady was super accommodating and checked me into a room that was ready. The room is super tiny but it was all I needed since I spent most of my time out exploring. The room was clean and furnished properly and had all the items I could possibly need. The bathroom and shower were small but clean and all of your towels and linens are provided. This location is extremely convenient and legit a 30 second walk from Lake McDonald. The views are spectacular. Each room had a designated parking spot right out front. That was great because I did come and go several times from restaurants and hiking. Due to COVID they are not coming into your room each day to clean but will happily provide you any additional items upon request. I only stayed for two nights so I did not have to request anything. I sent out a few post cards during my stay and the front desk was able to mail them out for me. You are in walking distance to several shops, Eddie's Cafe, water sport rentals and several hiking trails. The price was very reasonable when I booked. I can't wait until the day I can go back again!

Views views views!…read more Great change of pace after days of hiking. I rented a 1 seater kayak from glacier outfitters. It may look like a far walk but it isn't! Totally doable. The staff was very nice to explain everything to me. They showed me the lake map and where to go and not go, etc. Instructions were very clear. I rented 2 hours (they have you 15 mins for the round trip walk). The walk from the rental to the lake I thought was a bit of a walk but it was not bad to haul the kayak there, they are on wheels so it is not bad. You leave the wheels near the trees. Returning the kayak was fairly easy as well. There are lockers available that you can put your stuff if you don't want to take it with you. The minimum number of hours is 2 hours and it was 40 something. Overall it was a good experience! Everything was great. Would recommend and use service again.

We made reservations at Glacier Outfitters for kayaks for the day. (highly recommend reservations)…read more There is a small parking lot and some street parking but it was not a busy day and it was full. We had people waiting for our parking spot when we returned to the car. I'm not sure where people would park when it gets very busy. Perhaps there is another parking lot I didn't see. When you walk up to G.O. you sign waivers, pay the fee and are gathered in an area for instructions. The man who provided the instructions was very informative. Advised us of areas in Flathead Lake to avoid including a rough water area and a few bald eagle's nests as they recently laid eggs. After instructions, you are provided with the kayak, paddle, life jacket and a cart to roll the kayak down to the lake. Now, I'm pretty strong but the kayaks are heavy. I did think to myself, how would someone with less strength get this kayak down to the lake? Something to ask about if you are renting as it is several yards to walk with a heavy kayak. The carts were easy to remove and stash while we spent the day in the lake. When you finish kayaking, you simply load the kayak back on the cart and roll it back to G.O., drop off gear and you are done. We had a great experience with Glacier Outfitters and would use them again.

This was a great place to stay! It's very close to the park entrance. The rooms are large and…read morecomfortable. They have really nice public spaces as well. I like that they have tasty coffee in the lobby and they provide a decent breakfast. I would definitely stay here again!

So happy we got to stay here 2 nights this week. We arrived via Amtrak, didn't have a car, had no…read moreway to get to our original booking at Lake McDonald lodge. This is just a short walk from the train station. The room was v spacious, super comfortable, has a large bathtub with very hot water- perfect after a day of biking and white water rafting. And the breakfast changes daily and super delicious! They also provide trail bars, fruits , yogurt and assortment of cakes, breads, cereals and even almond milk. Amanda makes the perfect well-timed hard-boiled eggs! She also went the extra miles to help us in our trip. We were so comfortable I didn't want to leave! If you're lucky enough to get a vacancy, stay here!

A very gorgeous lake that was a short trek to see and pretty populated. The peaks are in the…read morebackground make it very picturesque. It was a great first stop heading into Glacier National Park for us!

SO BEAUTIFUL! I visited in June and stayed at the cabins right next to Lake McDonald. I made sure…read moreto walk out to Lake McDonald first thing every morning and spent about an hour out there each night before going to bed. The water is perfectly clear and the colored rocks are so unique and cool to look at. I had the opportunity to Kayak on Lake McDonald and it was one of the highlights of my trip!

We spent five nights there and despite repeated calls and promises, they never cleaned the room. I…read moreonly got new towels because I had to drive to the office, a few minutes away, and demand some.

I absolutely loved my stay here ($80 rate during pre-season), comfortable queen sized bed, and…read moremodern amenities. Parking was right in front of our motel. Location is very close to west glacier. Wifi worked wonderfully well compared to the other places we stayed at. The person managing the place was very nice. She gave us free ice! Lastly they have a community area where you can hang out, as well as two hammocks in the back. Would highly recommend this place for the price!