About this campground
Lake McDonald Lodge, built in 1914 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2013 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. Set amid towering cedars and cottonwood trees is Lake McDonald Lodge, a National Historic Landmark. Lake McDonald Lodge opened its doors in 1914 and is one of the finest examples of the Swiss Chalet-style hotels remaining in the United States. The floors of the renowned lobby have incised messages in Kootenai (a local Native American dialect), which translate into phrases such as "welcome" and "new life to those who drink here." Rustic, yet comfortable, guestrooms are split between a main lodge, duplex-style cabins, Snyder Hall, and the Cobb House. In keeping with the era in which the lodge was built, rooms offer guests modest amenities and Old-World-style accommodations resulting in a one-of-a-kind experience.
Getting there
In the southwestern region of Glacier National Park, along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Approximately 10 miles from the park entrance at West Glacier. Glacier Park Int'l Airport: 35 miles, 60 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information.
Activities
- BOATING
- CLIMBING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HIKING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- PICNICKING
- VISITOR CENTER
- SWIMMING SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- JUDITH GUARD STATIONHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest4 mi
- DRY WOLF CABINHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest11 mi
- HUNTERS SPRING CABINHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest15 mi
- KINGS HILL CABINHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest16 mi
- Daisy Dean Camp CampgroundUS Forest Service18 mi
- Jellison Place CampgroundUS Forest Service21 mi
Explore more Montana camping
Lake McDonald Lodge doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Montana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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