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    Apgar Visitor Center

    4.2 (12 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Alice D.

    I loved the lodge aesthetic of this visitor center! Very fitting for the park. They had more variety in terms of the gift shop here vs. the St. Mary visitor center and it is very close to the west entrance of the park, which was convenient for us since we were staying at Columbia Falls.

    Gail P.

    Glacier National Park's Apgar Visitor Center is a great facility that provides visitor information services, pick-up and drop-off services for the park's shuttle system and concession-operated tour and transportation services. There is also a retail area with a restaurant and bookstore managed by the Glacier National Park Conservancy and clean public restroom facilities. The Apgar Visitor Center building is recognized as LEED Gold Certified and was built using sustainable building materials. Bravo for that. Apgar is located one mile north of the West Entrance Station on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. I like that there are Ranger-led activities for kids, in both summer and winter and free WiFi. If you are planing to go hiking, ask the helpful Rangers there what trails might have bears. Watch the safety video on how to run a bear off. I was dropped off here to catch the Sun Tour that leaves from this Center. There is a big parking lot here with plenty of room for the many visitors this beautiful National Park attracts Very nice Visitor Center..

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    Glacier National Park - Avalanche Lake trail

    Glacier National Park

    4.6(350 reviews)
    0.9 km

    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.

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    Glacier Campground - Lounge area off the office

    Glacier Campground

    4.2(38 reviews)
    1.8 km

    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.

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    Glacier Campground - Our campsite was very level, but a bit narrow.

    Our campsite was very level, but a bit narrow.

    Glacier Campground - Office, store and lounge

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    Apgar Village Lodge - Apagar Village Lodge office with the lake at the end of the driveway

    Apgar Village Lodge

    3.3(15 reviews)
    3.8 km
    $$

    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!

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    Apgar Village Lodge - Apagar Village, steps away from the motel and cabins

    Apagar Village, steps away from the motel and cabins

    Apgar Village Lodge - Cozy creekside motel room #43 with beautiful view

    Cozy creekside motel room #43 with beautiful view

    Apgar Village Lodge - Beautiful view out our window from the Apgar creekside motel

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    Beautiful view out our window from the Apgar creekside motel

    Glacier Outfitters - Kayaks

    Glacier Outfitters

    4.7(51 reviews)
    3.7 km

    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.

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    Glacier Outfitters - 2025 August

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    Glacier Outfitters - 2025 August

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