Lake McDonald Lodge - Glacier National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 48° 37.048 W 113° 52.713
12U E 287859 N 5388933
Historic lodge style hotel located in Glacier National Park.
Waymark Code: WM25Q1
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 174

The Lake McDonald Lodge was built in 1913 as a hunting lodge. The hotel is located along the Going-to-the-Sun Road next to Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park. The hotel's rustic nature adds to the pleasure of staying at the Lodge. The Lodge has many activities available including park tours, boat cruises and many other park activities.
Daily, weekly, or monthly rates:
Small Cottage Room $108 Motor Inn Room $118 Lodge Room $154 Large Cottage Room$154


Kitchens or kitchenettes in the rooms?: No

Refrigerator in room?: No

Fireplaces in the rooms?: No

Handicap accessible rooms?: Yes

Restaurant on premises and type of restaurant?:
Fireside Dining Room is casual and features wild game and local fare Stockade Lounge feature bar type food. Jammer Joe's Grill and Pizzeria - family style restaurant and pizzeria.


Office hours and any seasonal operating times or closed periods?:
The lodge is open from end of May through end of September.892


Describe ease of accessibility to the location using a vehicle, hiking, etc.:
Very easy to reach by vehicle


Office phone number: 406-892-2525

Website of facility: [Web Link]

Types of recreation, activities, and attractions nearby:
Lodge is located in Glacier National Park with its many opportunities for outdoor activities. The Lodge can provide many opportunities for sightseeing including red bus tours and boat tours.


Discounts available?: Not listed

Internet access in rooms or in other areas?: Not listed

Childcare provisions?: Not listed

Swimming pool?: Not listed

Meeting or convention room(s) available?: Not listed

Office address: Not listed

Visit Instructions:

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