The Best Places to Stay Near Glacier National Park

Planning a trip to Glacier National Park, only to discover all in-park lodging is already booked during its busy summer season? Not to worry. We had to stay outside the park too. Due to changing summer schedules, we could never plan the requisite 13 months ahead of time—when in-park accommodations begin taking reservations, typically filling immediately.

To help with alternatives, I created this comprehensive list of the top lodging options outside Glacier National Park and organized it by region. Then, I highlight the benefits of staying outside the park, share the best lodging options for big groups, and provide suggestions for splitting your stay across one or more locations to make the most of your visit to this exceptional national park.

Prefer to stay inside the park? Check out my complete guide sharing 24+ in-the-park lodging options, with guidance on when and where to book.

Types of accommodation near Glacier National Park.

When it comes to finding places to stay near Glacier National Park, choose from accommodation options that span a wide range of preferences and budgets, including:

• Hotels, motels, and resorts
• Lodges and bed and breakfasts
• Cabins and vacation rentals
• Campgrounds and RV parks
  
  

This variety means that whether you are a luxury traveler, a family on a budget, or an outdoor lover who prefers to slumber in a sleeping bag under the stars, you will find something that meets or exceeds your needs in at least one if not all areas of the park.

Glacier National Park: Getting oriented. 

If this is your first visit to Glacier, it is a good idea to recognize the size of this park. At 1,500 square miles (or 3,800+ square kilometers), it is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. To drive from one end to the other takes more than two hours.

Enter the park via one of the seven west, south, and east entrances circled above. The busiest entrances with the most services and access to the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road are the West Glacier and Saint Mary entrances. 

8 areas to stay near Glacier National Park & lodging recommendations. (jump here for list)

There are eight areas to stay near Glacier National Park, these include:

1. West Glacier
2. Coram
3. Columbia Falls & Hungry Horse
4. Whitefish
5. Polebridge
6. Along US Highway 2 between West Glacier and East Glacier Park
7. East Glacier Park
8. St. Mary & Babb

Learn more about each community you can stay in the sections that follow. Or view all of the properties I recommend, color-coded by region, in the map below.

Additionally, if you are having trouble finding available accommodation near the park, consider expanding your search to include Kalispell, an approximate 45-minute drive south of the West Glacier entrance. Although this will add 35+ miles to your drive, you may find more options. 

West Glacier: Where to stay.

West Glacier is the busiest and most popular Glacier National Park gateway. And for good reason. In addition to being highly accessible, located a 45-minute drive from Kalispell and the Glacier International Airport, it is adjacent to the park and the West Glacier entrance and offers a wide selection of lodging. 

Top lodging options in West Glacier include:

• West Glacier Cabins
• Private rental properties 
• Glacier Highland Motel
• Belton Chalet
• Paddle Ridge
• Glacier Vista Motel
• Glacier Campground (rustic cabins)
• Great Northern Resort
• Glacier Guides Lodge & Guest Houses
• Moose Creek Bed & Breakfast and RV Resort
• West Glacier KOA Resort (cabins)
• Lake Five Resort
• The Great Bear Inn
• 6 RV parks & campgrounds 
  
  

Since this area offers the most options closest to the park, I cover it with more detail vs. other regions. All properties are less than a mile to six miles from the West Glacier entrance. See more information for each in the sections that follow.

West Glacier Cabins

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: Less than a mile.

Part of the Glacier Park Collection of properties, the West Glacier Cabins are 20 private cabins with full kitchens, a deck, and a private bedroom that can accommodate up to four people. Located next to West Glacier Village, the cabins give guests easy access to nearby dining, groceries, shopping, and activities like mini golf and rafting. 

Amenities include a BBQ for each unit, complimentary Wi-Fi, a playground, self-serve laundry, firepits, picnic areas, and walking paths to West Glacier Village. Expect these cabins to be booked out far in advance. Learn more and book here.

Private rental properties.

Driving Distance to the West Glacier entrance: variable, 1 mile+.

Search for home and cabin rentals in the West Glacier area on VRBO and discover fantastic options. To get closest to the park, focus your search around the Glacier View Golf Course, where you might luck out with a view of the park and the Middle Fork Flathead River. 

Search all VRBO options in West Glacier here.

Top West Glacier rentals, within 1 to 3 miles of the West Glacier entrance, include: 

• West Glacier Heart Rock River Retreat: a farmhouse-style 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom riverside home that can sleep five.
  
  
• Hiker’s Log Cabin: a 2-bedroom log-style home with two queen beds, a futon, and 1.5 baths that can sleep six.
  
  
• Glacier Ridge Cabin: a 3-bedroom home with a king, queen, two twin beds, a sleeper sofa, and one bath that can sleep eight and multiple decks.
  
  

If you have trouble finding a place to rent close to West Glacier with availability, expand your search south along US Highway 2. 

Use Google Maps to help search for rentals.

Another way to see more rentals beyond VRBO or Airbnb is by using the vacation rental filter on Google Maps. 

To use Google Maps to discover more rentals in West Glacier, open Google Maps and search West Glacier, Montana. 

Then, if using your computer, click the Hotels button at the top of the map. Once you do this, you will see a Vacation Rentals button appear to the right of the Hotels button. Click this. You can now view all rentals in the area, expanding your options.

If you are instead using Google Maps on your cell phone, search for West Glacier, then scroll down. Select Hotels from the filter icons. Then tap the Hotels button. Select Vacation rentals from the menu that pops up at the bottom of your screen. 

Glacier Highland Motel

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 1 mile.

If you cannot get one of the 33 western-themed rooms with either single queens or king beds or double or triple queens at the Glacier Highland Motel, then be sure to take advantage of its restaurant, serving easy-going upscale American pub-style fare and is renowned for its pie.

Guest amenities at this motel include internet, satellite TV, mini-fridges, and coffee makers. When looking at reviews, note restaurant reviews, which are lower than they should be, are mixed with the hotel reviews. We ate at the Glacier Highland restaurant three times during our visit and found it a satisfying and reliable dining option.

Belton Chalet 

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 1 mile.

When you want to stay more upscale with the elevated service that a historic hotel with a gourmet restaurant provides, choose the Belton Chalet. Stay in one of its 25 classic and deluxe lodge rooms, some with balconies or a 3-bedroom cottage.

Amenities include its restaurant, taphouse, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Learn more and book here. Expect this property to be booked far in advance.

Paddle Ridge

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 1.6 miles.

Another Glacier Park Collection property, formerly the Glacier Outdoor Center, Paddle Ridge, is on a sprawling compound set back from US Highway 2 and a 3-minute drive from the park entrance. Guests can stay in one to four-bedroom cabins with full kitchens and lodge rooms that can sleep groups from two to 10. 

The convenience of this location, combined with its amenities, which include a trout pond, an outdoor store and fly shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a propane BBQ for each cabin, make it a top choice. Guests can book guided activities via its tour desk, including fishing, rafting, horseback riding, and visits to other area attractions. Learn more and book here.

Glacier Vista Motel

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 1.6 miles.

If you want to stay close to Glacier National Park and are not particular about where you rest your head, a few days at the budget-friendly Glacier Vista Motel next to Paddle Ridge, with its middling to low ratings from visitors, will fulfill your proximity requirements. 

Expect a great view, basic amenities, an adjacent and noisy highway and train line location, and facilities that could use some TLC. Options range from motel rooms to cabins with full kitchens or kitchenettes. Learn more and book here.

Glacier Campground 

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 2.3 miles.

Want an affordable place to stay and do not mind supplying your linens? Book one of the ten rustic cabins that cost less than $100 per night at the 40-acre Glacier Campground. Cabins share bathrooms and laundry facilities. 

Guests love to dine at the campground’s Sunflower Cafe, with its open-air pavilion and picnic tables for brunch and lunch. Five evenings a week—the cafe becomes Sunflower BBQ, serving BBQ, veg-friendly options, and adult beverages. Learn more about booking cabins here.

Great Northern Resort

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 2 miles.

South along the west side of US Highway 2, find the Great Northern Resort, where you can select from a handful of one to three-bedroom cabins with full kitchens that can accommodate groups from six to ten. Or choose from lodge rooms with a king, double queen, or a combo king room with a bunk bed. 

Guests and visitors love the resort’s Great Northern Railway Cafe, a to-go eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks, with a full bar in a train caboose. While here, join one of the resort’s half-day or longer—up to multiple days—rafting trips. Or take a guided fishing trip or a river school class to build your watercraft skills. If traveling with children, sign them up for a one-day youth white water skills camp. Learn more and book here. 

Glacier Guides Lodge & Guest Houses

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 2.4 miles.

Just past the Great Northern Resort, also on the west side of US Highway 2, choose to stay in one of 12 lodge rooms at the Glacier Guides Lodge. This property is popular with guests who have booked rafting, fishing, or single or multi-day hiking trips with Glacier Guides, an official park concessionaire. 

The rooms have double beds and include a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and Dish TV. However, this property is best for couples or singles as it has a strict policy of no more than two guests per room. Parties of 3+, including families, must book an additional room. Learn more about a lodge stay and book here.

If you need more space or want to keep a group together, consider booking at the nearby Glacier Guides 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom guest house. 

Moose Creek Bed & Breakfast and RV Resort

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 3.7 miles.

Although primarily an RV Resort, camper-less guests can stay here too! Moose Creek offers six B&B rooms with private bathrooms that can accommodate two to four and a unique screened-in deck room offering the comforts of the indoors open to the fresh air. All B&B rooms include breakfast, and guests get access to a shared kitchenette and gas grill on the outdoor patio. Moose Creek also offers stays in one of four furnished 2-guest-only glamping pods with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and a shared firepit.

All guests and visitors also appreciate its Sweets and Espresso Cafe, which serves breakfast, grab-n-go sandwiches, ice cream, fudge, cinnamon rolls, and pies. Learn more and book here. 

West Glacier KOA Resort

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 4.3 miles

In addition to a campground for RVs and tents, the West Glacier KOA Resort offers 28 basic or deluxe cabins, some with linens and bathrooms and some without. Cabin guests get full access to the resort–like KOA facilities which include a pool, a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, an ice cream shop, a grocery, and planned activities. Learn more and book here. 

Lake Five Resort 

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 4.6 miles.

Tucked a mile off US Highway 2, down the Belton Stage, stay at one of the 11 lakeside or near-lake cabins at Lake Five Resort, some with linens and some without. Learn more and book here.

The Great Bear Inn

Driving distance to the West Glacier entrance: 6.5 miles.

About a 15-minute drive from the West Glacier entrance, we chose to stay at The Great Bear Inn—an attractive lodge-style deluxe bed and breakfast with four rooms and two cabins that can sleep six to eight on a rolling property with beautiful views.

See a quick tour of the inn and our ensuite double room with two log-hewn frame queen beds, ample space, and mountain decor in the clip below.

Read more about our generous included breakfasts in this recap of our four days in the park. Learn more and book here.

RV parks & campgrounds near West Glacier.

If you need a campground to park an RV or pitch a tent, here are six options in the West Glacier area. 

• West Glacier RV Park: 1 mile from the West Glacier entrance, with 102 sites, free Wi-Fi, coin-operated laundry, a dog park, and modern restroom and shower facilities.
  
  
• Heavens Peak Lodge & Resort (also known as Huckleberry Camp): 1.9 miles from the West Glacier entrance, offering four tent sites and nine RV sites, plus a furnished casita and trailer that each sleeps two.
  
  
• Glacier Campground: 2.3 miles from the West Glacier entrance, a 40-acre campground with wooded sites for RVs and tents.
  
  
• Moose Creek RV Resort. 3.7 miles from the West Glacier entrance, with 65 sites for RVs and tents.
  
  
• West Glacier KOA Resort: 4.3 miles from the West Glacier entrance, with 215 RV and tent sites, offering amenities like a pool, a restaurant, an ice cream shop, a grocery, and planned activities.
  
  
• Lake Five Resort: 4.6 miles from the West Glacier entrance, with 10+ RV sites and 40+ campsites—some lakefront.
  
  

Coram: Where to stay.

A ten-minute drive south of the West Glacier entrance on US Highway 2 is the small community of Coram, Montana. Clustered here, find more campgrounds, cabins, hostel rooms, and a small handful of businesses, including a distillery and pub-style eateries.

Top lodging options in Coram include: 

• Under Canvas Glacier: 6.1 miles from the West Glacier entrance. There are nearly 60 glamping-style tents for groups of two to four, some with bathrooms and some without. Amenities include upscale furnishings, a cafe, planned activities, nightly fire pits, and complimentary evening s’mores. Is Under Canvas booked? Try nearby Wander Camp Glacier.
  
  
• Glacier Homestead: 8.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance. A rustic upscale collection of cabins ranging from one to five bedrooms that can accommodate four to 30 people, plus affordable and private hostel bunk rooms with shared bathrooms. 
  
  
• The Ridge at Glacier – Luxury Cabins: 9.5 miles from the West Glacier entrance. Five two or 3-bedroom thoughtfully designed and decorated cabins, with decks, full kitchens, and fireplaces.
  
  
• 1+ bedroom VRBO rental options in Coram. Various distances from the West Glacier entrance. 
  
  

Columbia Falls & Hungry Horse: Where to stay.

From 11 to 18 miles west and south of the West Glacier entrance, Hungry Horse and then Columbia Falls, Montana, offers more options to base your lodging, especially if you are not finding vacancies closer in. In Columbia Falls, benefit from more dining, like Gunsight Saloon or North Fork Pizza, and grocery options.

Top lodging in Hungry Horse and Columbia Falls includes: 

• Beargrass Lodging and RV Resort: 11.2 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Hungry Horse. Stay in one of 12 motel rooms, some with full kitchenettes. Or in one of two cabins that sleep two. 25 RV sites and two tent sites are also available. All guests can access a pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee.
  
  
• Wonderstone Glacier: 15.3 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Columbia Falls. This property is a renovated boutique hotel featuring stylish West Elm and Anthropologie decor. Stay in queen or king rooms or suites that accommodate two to four guests. Or book an individual twin bed in their 10-bed bunkhouse.
  
  
• Cedar Creek Lodge: 17.3 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Columbia Falls. One of the official Glacier National Park Lodges, stay in one of 64 rooms. Guests love the complimentary hot breakfast buffet and indoor pool. And families love the Deluxe Queen room with three beds that sleep up to six. 
  
  
• North Forty Resort: 21.5 miles from the West Glacier entrance and west of Columbia Falls. A log cabin resort with 23 cabins ranging from rustic to deluxe with full kitchens and one glamping unit on 40 wooded acres that can accommodate four to 10 people. 
  
  
• 1+ bedroom VRBO rental options in the Columbia Falls area. 
  
  

Two additional tucked-away properties technically in the Columbia Falls area but north of town and about 20 minutes from the West Glacier entrance I recommend for getting closer to nature are the Smoky Bear Ranch and Moss Mountain Inn. 

Smoky Bear offers cabins that accommodate six to 12 guests or three bed-and-breakfast lodge rooms. Moss Mountain Inn offers four lodge rooms with an age requirement of 18 or older.

Whitefish: Where to stay.

Whitefish, Montana, a town on the southeastern shore of Whitefish Lake and 26.6 miles from the West Glacier entrance, offers another excellent community to base your stay. Stroll its quaint downtown to shop its boutiques, then dine at local favorites like Last Chair Kitchen and Bar and Bonsai Brewing Project. 

In addition to visiting Glacier National Park, a stay in Whitefish allows you to enjoy outdoor nearby activities like rafting, paddleboarding, fishing, and local hikes in Whitefish State Park or Flathead National Forest.

Top lodging options in Whitefish include: 

• The Duck Inn Lodge: 26.0 miles from the West Glacier entrance. This riverside lodge, 1 mile from downtown Whitefish, offers traditional two-person and family-size rooms, including the two-bedroom Belton Family room with one king, queen, and a bunk that sleeps up to six. Homemade breakfast included. 
  
  
• Good Medicine Lodge: 27.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance. A rustic-luxe bed and breakfast lodge in central Whitefish. This property has nine well-appointed rooms and suites that can sleep two to four guests. Families with kids aged eight years old and older appreciate the two-room Great Northern Suite, with a king and two twins. A gourmet breakfast and complimentary cookies are included with a stay. 
  
  
• The Lodge at Whitefish Lake: 28.1 miles from the West Glacier entrance. Stay in hotel-style rooms at the main lodge or its next-door Viking Lodge. Or upgrade and spread out by renting a lakefront condo or luxury home part of this lodge’s property. Amenities include restaurants, a spa, activities, and indoor and seasonal outdoor pools. 
  
  
• 1+ bedroom VRBO rental options in the Whitefish area.
  
  
  

Polebridge: Where to stay.

The tiny community of Polebridge, Montana, sits opposite Glacier National Park’s western Polebridge entrance and provides the best access to the remote North Fork area of the park. Nearly an hour’s drive from the busy West Glacier entrance, Polebridge is typically frequented by locals and repeat visitors looking for a quieter, off-the-beaten-track Glacier experience. 

The places I share below are, on average, 1.5 to four miles from Glacier’s Polebridge entrance. They include:

• Polebridge Mercantile: stay at one of four rustic rental cabins run by this one-stop supply shop and bakery. Cabins share a full-service bathroom and get a voucher for breakfast at the Mercantile.
  
  
• North Fork Hostel: book a private or bunk room in the main building of this rustic and relaxed hostel. Or luck out and get a stand-alone cabin or trailer on the grounds. Tent camping is also available.
  
  
• Thunderbird Ridge: go upscale with a stay at one of four luxury and eco-conscious two-bedroom cabins that can sleep six above the town of Polebridge, thoughtfully designed and with unreal deck views looking east over the park. Book on VRBO or learn more here.
  
  
• Private 1+ bedroom rentals on VRBO.
  
  

US Highway 2 between West Glacier & East Glacier Park: Where to stay.

Along this gorgeous 60-mile stretch of road connecting the towns of West Glacier and East Glacier Park, you will find several lodges and inns worth a second look.

Top lodging options include: 

• Izaak Walton Inn: 29.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance, and 37 miles from the Two Medicine entrance. Stay at this historic railway hotel in a refurbished luxury train car, caboose, renovated schoolhouse, cabin, or a traditional lodge room or family suite. Go here to unplug. Expect no cell service and Wi-Fi in the lobby only.
  
  
• Bear Creek Guest Ranch: 40.3 miles from the West Glacier entrance and 25.3 miles from the Two Medicine entrance. Stay in one of five bed-and-breakfast cabins that can sleep two to five on this Montana ranch that offers horseback riding and fly fishing.
  
  

East Glacier Park: Where to stay. 

East Glacier Park is a small community offering more lodging, dining, and shops to resupply groceries and snacks, located eight miles from Glacier’s Two Medicine entrance. 

Top lodging options in East Glacier Park include: 

• Glacier Park Lodge: 8.2 miles from the Two Medicine entrance. A Glacier Park Collection property, this over 100-year-old historic train line lodge offers traditional hotel-style rooms, suites, and family rooms with three beds. Some rooms are updated and reflect the historic character of the hotel. Guests who prefer privacy can book a stay at an onsite cottage or golf house. 
  
  
• Travelers Rest Lodge: 8.2 miles from the Two Medicine entrance. Stay at one of four stand-alone cabins or two units in its big red barn that sleep two to four just a half mile outside East Glacier Park. All units have kitchens.
  
  
• Lone Elk Lodge: 11.1 miles from the Two Medicine entrance. Stay in one of four well-appointed condo units ranging from a studio to a 3-bedroom with full kitchens that can sleep two to 10 at this lodge on a 2.5-acre property only 2.9 miles southwest of East Glacier Park. See reviews for its 3-bedroom Sinopah unit that can sleep up to 10 on VRBO.
  
  

St. Mary & Babb: Where to stay. 

Clustered outside Glacier’s busy east Saint Mary entrance is the small community of St. Mary. Here, you will find a small collection of lodging and businesses. Just under ten miles north along US Highway 89 S, find Babb, an even smaller community closer to the Many Glacier entrance.

Due to limited accommodation options in the remote east end of the park, expect most of these properties to be booked far in advance.

Top lodging options in Saint Mary and Babb include: 

• St. Mary Village: .5 miles to the Saint Mary entrance. Stay at one of 127 guest rooms ranging from traditional hotel or motel rooms to tiny homes or cabins, spanning seven facilities. All are bookable through this Glacier Park Collection property immediately outside the Saint Mary entrance. Expect rooms here to be booked far in advance.
  
  
• The Cottages at Glacier: .8 mile to the Saint Mary entrance. This property offers six two and three-bedroom cottages with full kitchens that can sleep up to six to nine, depending on the unit, with views of Saint Mary Lake.
  
  
• Divide Creek Campground: 1.2 miles from the Saint Mary entrance. Find four primitive cabins on this campground with over 30 tent sites and seven RV sites. 
  
  
• St. Mary / East Glacier KOA: 1.7 miles from the Saint Mary entrance. Choose from a mix of rustic camping and deluxe cabins, some with bathrooms and some without, available on this resort-like campground.
  
  
• Paul Ranch: 14.8 miles from the Saint Mary entrance, 21.9 miles from the Many Glacier entrance, and 5.5 miles north of Babb. Guests can stay in a 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 1-bedroom vacation home or a bunkhouse RV on this 160-acre family ranch with an alpaca herd.
  
  

When & how to book your lodging near Glacier National Park.

Because Glacier’s best lodging, either in the park or immediately adjacent to it, is limited, you will want to book your accommodation far ahead. Depending on the property, reservations open 12 to 13 months in advance and can fill quickly.

As you move your accommodation search further from the park and its entrances, you may find more vacancies, even five to six months before the height of the summer season begins. 

However, if you are planning your trip close to your departure date, focus searching on the communities south and west of West Glacier, like Coram, Columbia Falls, and Whitefish, where you are likely to find the most availability.

Benefits of staying outside the park.

Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings, if that is what you seek, are not limited to in-park properties. Get epic Montana experiences and vistas at many of the excellent properties outside the park. 

The benefits of staying outside the park depend on the property and the area. Excepting the most remote locations in Polebridge or along the highway between West Glacier and East Glacier Park, you will likely have access to Wi-Fi, cell service, more dining and grocery, and snack resupply options vs. staying inside the park.

How to best split your stay.

For the easiest access to park highlights and to limit long round-trip drives, I recommend breaking up your trip by staying in two or three areas of Glacier. If you are short on time, split your stay between West Glacier and St. Mary. Doing this will give you the best access to the west and east sides of the park.

Given more days, I recommend adding a night or two in East Glacier Park or along the highway leading to it. Doing this will provide you with a convenient entry point to the beautiful Two Medicine region.

However, if you cannot book stays in more than one area due to limited availability, know this is common. For our trip, we could only book lodging in West Glacier and had to rely on lengthy drives to fit in visits to different park areas.

Best places for big groups.

If you are planning a big family trip, perhaps for a multi-generational family vacation, a reunion, or a celebration for friends, here are my top picks for the best places for large groups, including two budget-friendly picks.

Or see all options on the map below.

• Glacier View House: 1.6 miles from the West Glacier entrance. The four-bedroom Glacier View House on the Paddle Ridge property with ten queen beds can sleep up to 24. 
  
  
• Green Valley Ranch: 6.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Coram. Your group of up to 25 can book a stay in rustic luxury at the Green Valley Ranch Lodge, which can sleep up to 14, and its nearby cabin can sleep up to nine.
  
  
• Glacier Homestead Lodge: 8.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Coram. A group of up to 30 can stay in western-lodge comfort at this 5-bedroom plus loft.
  
  
• Good Medicine Lodge: 27.4 miles from the West Glacier entrance in Whitefish. Plan to book this entire B&B with nine-bedroom suites that can sleep up to 22.
  
  
• Lone Elk Lodge: 11.1 miles from the Two Medicine entrance, just outside East Glacier Park. Three condo units and one suite combine to sleep groups of up to 30. 
  
  

2 budget-friendly big group rentals.

If your desire for a group trip is big—though your budget less so, check out these two more wallet-friendly options.

Glacier Institute: .9 miles from the West Glacier entrance. If your group does not mind roughing it and wants an educational-inspired outdoor Glacier experience and hiking tour, reach out to the Glacier Institute, which organizes group and custom guided trips out of their five-cabin field camp that is within the park boundaries and less than a mile from the West Glacier entrance.

Rising Wolf Ranch: 15.2 miles from the Two Medicine entrance and 7 miles southwest of East Glacier Park. Groups up to 26 can stay in 13 bedrooms in various properties on this former dude ranch for a reasonable weekly rate, plus an extra budget-friendly fee for cooking services. See reviews and book on VRBO.

Need more ideas? Consider booking a group of cabins at campgrounds like the KOA in West Glacier or St. Mary, mentioned above, which offers special booking options for big groups.

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