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Glacier National Park - where to stay?
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:17 pm
I've posted about this before but wanted to get some input specifically for this. After looking around, staying inside the park is very expensive. Other options include camping, but we'll be flying there so I'm not sure how feasible that is.
Those of you that have been to GNP, where did you stay? We're primarily interested in day hikes, so no overnight backpacking.
Those of you that have been to GNP, where did you stay? We're primarily interested in day hikes, so no overnight backpacking.
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Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:19 pm to meeple
Apgar village
This is cheaper than the lodges but I stayed there and while it is not high class like the lodges, it is right on the lake and a great place to stay.
ETA: was just reading the rates page and found this funny:
This is cheaper than the lodges but I stayed there and while it is not high class like the lodges, it is right on the lake and a great place to stay.
ETA: was just reading the rates page and found this funny:
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Enough room for 1-2 guests maximum. NO alarm clocks
This post was edited on 2/16/14 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:20 pm to meeple
Would Kalispell work? There and Flathead Lake are gorgeous.
This post was edited on 2/16/14 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:21 pm to meeple
Whatever you decide, you should be making reservations now for summer.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:21 pm to flyAU
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flyAU
Thanks, I'll check it out. Not looking for anything high class, just somewhere reasonable to crash at night. We'll be on the trails most of the day.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:22 pm to meeple
Kalispell I would assume. When I was there we were backpacking so can't really offer much advice. It is however absolutely GORGEOUS up in the park. Parking at Logan Pass and walking along the Highline Trail or down towards Hidden Lake is certainly worth the time.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:24 pm to meeple
It is right on lake Mcdonald which is gorgeous. I would highly recommend if it fits your budget and you are just looking to crash there. It is right off the going to the sun road right after you enter the park. Going to the sun is the major road through the park. That park is heaven on earth.
This post was edited on 2/16/14 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:25 pm to OldHickory
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Would Kalispell work?
How far away is it from the park, and all of the great hikes? I'd be willing to drive 30 minutes or so each day, so I'm not hung up with being inside the park either.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:29 pm to meeple
Are you on an extreme budget? If you can swing it, staying in the park would be a lot more enjoyable. You have a very limited amount of time there, you don't want to spend it commuting back and forth.
ETA: Also don't forget the Canadian side.
ETA: Also don't forget the Canadian side.
This post was edited on 2/16/14 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:30 pm to meeple
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How far away is it from the park, and all of the great hikes? I'd be willing to drive 30 minutes or so each day, so I'm not hung up with being inside the park either.
Look at condos in Whitefish or hotels in Kalispell. It's not far, half an hour from the park.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:35 pm to meeple
I've stayed right outside at a little hotel in whitefish one year it's about a 30 minute drive to the park. Other non-camping options in the park include the motor inns. The one at Lake McDonald is right next to the big lodge and their are motor inns down the road from Many Glacier Lodge as well on the east side of the park. Pretty nice and affordable and saves you the drive in the morning. They probably book up quickly though.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:00 pm to meeple
I went last year and Apgar campground is outstanding. All you need is a tent and such to go car camping, this isn't roughing it by any means. The local restaurant serves up a decent meal, just be sure to beat the rush.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:11 pm to meeple
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camping, but we'll be flying there so I'm not sure how feasible that is
For Glacier there is really no substitute for camping. Buying all the gear after you get off the plane is way cheaper than paying for a lodge. And you wake up a short distance from the trailhead and when you come off the trail you can just go crash at the camp rather than drive a long ways. And it is a long way to anything outside the park from any decent trailhead. That said, if you camp you'd better plan to get there very early and mid week so you can have a spot. Especially at Many Glaciers which is simply the best.
Easy? No, but if you are going to do Glacier you might as well do it right IMO. Best place in the lower 48.
As an alternative - rent a campervan in Bozeman and drive up. We might do that this year. Expensive but cheaper than driving there from GA yet again.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:45 pm to Tigris
We stayed at Many Glacier first then ended with Village at Apgar. Both great hikes around there and in between. Apgar was very tranquil and beautiful albeit like a summer camp for white tourist families.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:45 pm to meeple
We stayed at goat haunt the first night of a 5 day trip
Posted on 2/17/14 at 6:53 am to foshizzle
I forgot to mention that the lodges are expensive as hell and not really that good. They're only open around 3-4 months out of the year so they have to charge a hellacious amount to stay in business.
The campgrounds are very good though and often within a short walk of some restaurants that are okay (not great, but okay) and fairly reasonably priced. And if you aren't spending all day walking around Glacier you aren't doing it right, get out of the damn car.
The campgrounds are very good though and often within a short walk of some restaurants that are okay (not great, but okay) and fairly reasonably priced. And if you aren't spending all day walking around Glacier you aren't doing it right, get out of the damn car.
Posted on 2/17/14 at 7:43 am to foshizzle
one of my favorite vacations I have been on. I was also able to fly fish. I will definetly be going back
Posted on 2/17/14 at 7:55 am to meeple
We have been a couple of times and stayed in Whitefish. Take a look at Vacation rental by Owner. I would suggest booking early. Most beautiful place I have ever seen. We did a hike to avalanche lake in the park that was well worth it.
Posted on 2/17/14 at 7:56 am to meeple
Look in Whitefish. There's lots of variety there with the lodge, the resort, and cheaper options like condos. And Whitefish is a really cool town that offers options on a day you don't want to go to glacier.
Posted on 2/17/14 at 7:59 am to LSUJuice
The Reclusive Moose in Columbia Falls.
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