Cabin camping is an amazing way to experience Essex, while still enjoying a little rustic luxury. Finding a place to cabin camp in Montana is easier than ever. When you're looking for a quiet location in nature, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect cabin rental.
Pine-scented campsites here are a mere 2.5 miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance. A short drive of a few minutes brings you to the start of the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road that twists and climbs across the million-acre alpine preserve. Whitefish, Kalispell, and Flathead lake are within driving distance to explore for part of a day with plenty of time left to relax at this KOA. This KOA also offers a heated adult (18+) pool 2 adult (18+) hot tubs and a heated family (all ages) pool. Enjoy our Lazy Bear Breakfast or Dinner restaurants, as well as our Bearstream Bar and Bear Garden. You can treat yourself to huckleberry ice cream at Scoops Ice Cream Shop or head to the state's largest water park in nearby Columbia Falls.
Glacier Campground is located just one mile from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and is the closest privately owned campground to the park, known for “the way camping used to be!” Our heavily wooded 40 acre campground is surrounded by the Flathead National Forest. West Glacier Village provides many activities including golf, mini golf, shopping, rafting, horseback rides and helicopter tours. There are also many options for great local dining. Outdoor lovers will love staying at with us
$75 / night
Located 5.5 miles from Glacier National Park's West entrance. Mile marker 147.5 on Highway 2. 30/50amp Full Hookup RV sites, Big Rig friendly, Camping Cabins and Yurts.
$60 - $80 / night
$50 - $300 / night
RV Sites We offer fifty six beautiful RV Spots. Whether you've got a small or large rig, we've got you covered.
Mountain Meadow RV Park offers guests spacious sites on a beautiful 33 acre property for recreational vehicles with slide-outs. Our campground is nestled in the trees and features a pond stocked with rainbow trout. We also offer beautiful, modern, up-to-date shower facilities to all campers. All sites have barbecue grills/ campfire rings and picnic tables, plus can hold RVs up to 45 feet in length. A clean laundry room is open until 10 P.M. and the dump station or mobile pump-out service is available. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided. Wi-Fi speed is impacted by usage which is high between 5:00 PM and 12:00 AM. We do not guarantee Wi-Fi access at every site. Our main building is a Wi-Fi hotspot. Our system is designed to support email, messaging and similar communications.
All sites have barbecue grills/campfire rings and picnic tables, plus can hold RVs up to 45 feet in length. We also offer beautiful, modern, up-to-date shower facilities to all campers. Visit our newly remodeled laundry room. The dump station or mobile pump-out service is available. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided. Wi-Fi speed is impacted by usage which is high between 5:00 PM and 12:00 AM. We do not guarantee Wi-Fi access at every site. Our system is designed to support email, messaging and similar communications. There is an additional Tent charge, but ONLY Tents without Stakes, to avoid issues with electrical and water lines.
$30 - $56 / night
The Lake Five Resort offers tranquility hard to find in todays fast paced world. Just three miles west of the western entrance to Glacier National Park and less than a mile off Highway 2, this secluded cabin, RV and campground arrangement provides an alternative to busy Glacier Park campgrounds. The Lake Five Resort has 11 cabins, 12 lake front sites and 41 campsites with water and 20, 30 or 50 amp electricity. 14 full service sites have sewer drops.
Some guests stay at Lake Five for a night or a week. Some stay for months at a time. Quite a few call it home.
The Lake Five Resort has been providing a casual vacation spot to folks from Montana and America, Canada and the world for more than a century.
Take five at Lake Five!
$70 - $363 / night
$105 / night
WE ARE NOW TAKING ONLINE RESERVATIONS. Johnson’s Campground offers RV & tent sites as well as furnished & camping cabins with great views of Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Reservation. We have laundry facilities, wireless internet, propane services, and hot showers on site. Our campground pavilion can be reserved to host large groups and gatherings. Join us at our world famous Cafe for a delicious family-style meal, featuring homemade soups, bread, & desserts! We offer a Good Sam & Military discount for our campsites. Johnson’s is a seasonal business, opening in May and closing in September each year.
$32 - $187 / night
Traveler
This camp spot is a dream come true for a family visiting Glacier. They have a family pool and an adults only pool in a separate enclosed. They have many different options as far as tent sites, hookup sites, camping cabins, luxury cabins, etc etc. Very cute ice cream shop and a wonderful little cafe that has dinners and espressos and coffee in the morning.
One of my favorite things about this KOA is they have a beautiful and private tent camping area away from all the RV people. Also the bbq at the little restaurant is amazing and I think it’s the owner out there on a grill and he’s a lovely talkative dude who wants to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves. The facilities are all well maintained and lovely. Can’t speak highly enough about this place.
GuideThis KOA is pretty nice. They have a 2 pools (which, though heated, is super cold), a hot tub (but it’s adult only, so if you have kids that cannot be alone, it’s a no go), and a nature trail (which is not very naturey and is super short [but glacier is not far away]). They do have many great things though: an excellent distance from Glacier and Kalispell, a dog park, and great spots to stay at (depending on where your cabin/spot is located). I would definitely recommend coming here if you need somewhere to stay or get away!
Traveler
We stayed in a camping cabin on our road trip and wished we had more than our 4 nights. The views are incredible, the pool and splash area were great, the store is huge with tons of gear and basics and we felt we were on the best side of the park. It's even close enough to pop into Canada and go to Waterton for a day.
TravelerTypical KOA, with tightly packed RVs. Nice amenities pool, hot tub, restaurant, playground.
TravelerWe were in a large group and had a group site but it wasn’t the biggest. It was still very fun. The pool was nice and the hot tub felt amazing.
RangerLoved this campground. Great amenities. Loved the pool/hot tub. Nice big site with electric/water. Tent camped and the bathrooms clean and close by. Amazing store and they even delivered pizza right to our site. Pancake breakfast was wonderful.
GuideWe had an amazing time here! The views can’t be beat and to have adult saunas and hot tubs is 👍🏼👍🏼! The on-site restaurant was good, drinks from the airstream were excellent and the nightly live music was great! Proximity to the park and shopping in Kalispell or Whitefish was close too! We’d definitely visit again!
RangerWe have loved camping here, we have returned multiple times! The tent sites are generous in most spaces, just specify your needs when you reserve. There is an adult pool, family pool and hot tubs! There is a camp store and the bathrooms are always nice and clean. Plus the KOA is just 10 minutes from the West Glacier entrance!
ScoutNice bathrooms, hot showers, hot tub was good and hot, the pool was frigid. Food and ice cream at the campground was tasty. Sites are a decent size — we were able to get our REI Kingdom 8 with garage on our site, park our car, and still had room to move around just fine. WiFi is mostly unusable from any of the campsites.
TravelerWe stayed at campsite G17. It was right near the entrance, so there was a lot of traffic. In the morning a fox came right up to our site. The pool was great with a hot tub and splash pad. The views were gorgeous and our kids loved the playground. We even ordered pizza and had it delivered from the main office. A little pricey, but great place!
Guideeasy to find. nice views. nice showers with hot water. pull throughs were level and nice and long. Came with picnic table and fire pit. Guests were quite and had great camp ground etiquette. Had a nice big dog run. the Store was great with food, souvenirs, and ice cream!
It is expensive but was 6 mins from east gate glacier. Had great Glacier views. Lots of dumpsters around for easy access. close to gas and shops. nice big hot tub and pool.
We enjoyed ourselves here.
RangerWe have a large group of 24 in 1 group site and we had plenty of space. They charged per person which came as a great surprise. They have a pool a hot tub and a park. They have a store with ice and wood for sale. It is plenty close to the park. The bathrooms near the pool are what you would expect at a pool. There are some nice bathrooms right next to the store. These are cleaned an hour a day. The rv sites are extremely close together. The fire pits are small for the rvs but very nice for the campers. I have no complaints about the people around including employees. We did have a skunk visit us in the night. Just don’t plan on spending much time at camp instead of on the trails. Did
GuideLook, it is a KOA. Some people like them, some do not. We generally avoid them and prefer more rustic camping. However, we decided to stay here to avoid some of the bear restrictions within Glacier, and for something different.
This park is very nice, but I would never call it rustic. We stayed in an electric and water only site which was tucked in some trees. Other sites were very landscaped, like a backyard. In fact, those have patios with awnings and BBQs provided. Our site was a bit small, with our neighbors close to our outdoor area. There were several tent only sites which looked fantastic and were back within the trees.
The staff is very friendly and everything was very clean. It was nice having a small outdoor restaurant, but it’s selection was very limited (4 meat choices, 2 sides with your meat). The ice cream shop was probably the biggest hit. There are also two pools, one adult and one family, and also two adult only hot tubs. When we stayed there it was in the mid-90s, so the pools were a life saver.
LegendGreat amenities onsite. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The bathhouse near us was a dated design style but very clean and well stocked. Lots of families with kids onsite, I can see why with all the great amenities. During off season kids are allowed to swim in adult pool and hot tubs. Great spacious off leash dog park onsite. A second smaller K9 park onsite was still nicely maintained. It’s snug, so unless you pay for more spacious sites expect to be close to neighbors. Some of the cabin renters were loud with radios blaring but they were on the opposite side of the park so we didn’t report the noise. Plenty of supplies available at store. Some of the sites had lovely views of the mountains. The nature trail at the KOA was very muddy and some sections had such large mud holes that you couldn’t avoid getting your shoes wet. They should put some gravel or something back there. Just be prepared to get your shoes dirty if you walk it. Despite the muddiness, we found it was a lovely nightly loop to walk.
If you plan to drive going to the sun road: make sure it’s open. And be sure and get a reservation/register your vehicle for Glacier/going-to the-sun road if visiting summer 2022. Go eat at Dan d Lion cafe for a crazy savory meal. You won’t believe it’s vegan and gluten free. Insanely good. Great prices in Hungry Horse for souvenirs. West Glacier was definitely the better stay than East Glacier in our opinion. Much more easy access to stores, restaurants, etc. Whitefish MT had the coolest off leash dog park we’ve ever seen! If you have your 4-legged-bff with you - you simply must take your pup to that park (you’re welcome!) Lake McDonald is a great place to see the mountains and take beautiful pictures. You need bear spray if you go hiking anywhere here. Also, no dogs on trails, of course.
Guide
Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life safer for early rising to get into the park at 6am. Rented a ebike from rental place next door and was able to ride ebike to the park on a walking trail. Loved the yurt and stayed warm. They were very helpful to book us all side by side (2 yurts and a cabin)
Legend
Grinnell Cabin is set on the eastern edge of the campground and on the edge of a beautiful meadow.
The full moon rose over the meadow and the sunrise was magical the next morning.
The cabin could've slept four and was equipped with a mini fridge, fan, heater, and microwave.
Traveler
There are five dry cabins. They are equipped with small fridges, microwaves, coffee pots and Tv connected to DVR. Air mattresses are provided but no bedding. There are several portapottys. The cabins and portapottys were clean. The air mattresses were uncomfortable and noisy. Bring your own sleeping pads. Nice lake access.
Scout
Glacier Campground is just a few miles outside of the west entrance of Glacier National Park. The campground is clean, and the hosts are friendly. We stayed in a cabin that had one twin bunk bed and on twin over queen bunk bed. It also had a mini fridge and microwave. You need to bring your own bedding, but the cabins are new and really cute. Worked perfect for us.
Legend
We stayed in a cabin at Lake Five 28 years ago so when planning this trip, we decided to stay again particularly since it put us as close to the campground in Glacier NP that we hoped to snag a site at. The cabins are essentially the same but now there are electric hookups for the RVs and a live entertainment stage (we were there on a Monday so did not see any entertainment). The other thing that is different is that there are fewer mosquitoes (I remember they used to be vicious) due to bats (although I did not see any). Located right on a lake just a few miles from the west entrance to the park, there are accommodations to fit everyone’s needs. Cabins, some with bathrooms, some with kitchens, RV sites, and tipis. In my opinion, Cabins 1 and 2 are the best with full lake views but these are larger cabins and better suited for families. We stayed in Cabin 8 this time, with a bathroom but no kitchen. We had a picnic table and fire ring so enjoyed our dinner outside. The cabins are rustic (think summer camp) but clean. They have very limited outlets! One in the main room, used for the fridge and fan, and one in the bathroom, so don’t plan on charging your devices after being in the woods camping! Make sure you bring towels– while there are sheets on the bed, there are no bath towels. Cabins are a bit pricey but that is to be expected in a prime location. The RV sites are close together; the sites on the outside of the loop are more private with trees behind them. Sites 1-8 have NO privacy or separation between them and while lakefront, the view is filtered through the trees. Other amenities include a utility sink, showers (for campers only) and reasonably priced laundry, although with only one washer and dryer, there was a big back-up! This is a great place from which to explore Glacier National Park or just relax by the lake. Lots of families swimming and boating and hanging out. The office is open from 9am-9pm. Owner Ron has a dry sense of humor and is very welcoming, along with his two very large dogs. The resort is open spring through fall, with discounts in the spring and fall. Check is the preferred payment when making a reservation and you will receive a confirmation as soon as the check is received. Note if you are using Google Maps: if you are approaching from the west, Belton Stage Road is gravel (about 1.5 miles) but there is another paved entrance from the east.
RangerWe stayed here while on a hiking trip to Glacier National Park. We stayed in one of the small cabins, but they had RV and tent sites as well. They had a small shop with snacks/food, and souvenirs. We didn't use the pool but it looked nice. The cabin had a nice porch with swings. While small on the inside, it had everything we needed. It was good proximity to hiking within the park.
ScoutNice place bathrooms and laundry facilities clean wish Wi-Fi was at cabins and had ice for sale but other then that nice place
ScoutThis campground offers cabin, rv and tent camping. There is a cafe open for breakfast and lunch. The office has cards and games for use and the hosts are always helpful.
Guide
Stayed in a Pioneer cabin. Nice and clean. The downsides were it's a steel walk to grills, internet, and bathrooms. But very pleasant. You can hear the road but it's not loud.
ScoutThis campground is located just outside the eastern entrance of Glacier National Park and the Going-To-The-Sun Road. They have primitive camping, basic cabins, deluxe cabins (with a bathroom), and RV hookup spaces so there is something here for everyone. It sits in a valley and has some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, especially at sunrise and sunset. The KOA has a nice store with food, drinks, camping supplies, and souvenirs. There is also an outdoor pool on site which makes it easy to relax after a long day of hiking. It is towards the northern end of the eastern side of the park so if Going-To-The-Sun Road is closed, it can make for a long drive to the western side of the park, which is what happened to us. I would still highly recommend this site.
Legend9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana
West Glacier KOA Resort
Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park.
Lots of sites to choose from. Ours was a pull thru with nice vegetation between. Fire pit with benches and picnic table. Some sites are close together with no privacy. Some have gas grills and patio furniture. There are cabins and tent sites as well. Bathhouse was average. The cafe was open for breakfast and dinner.Ice cream shop closed for the season. Amazing pool! Nice play area, dog parks. Really nice camp store, firewood available. KOA Workshop on site. RV wash and dog grooming by appointment.
GuideMontana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite. Some college friends and I have done a lot of camping over the years together, and Glacier Campground was one of my favorites. The campground is awesome, and is a few exits down from the Glacier National Park. Trees surround you within the campground, which was great because my friends and I had hammocks so those were easy to hook up with all the trees! One thing we really enjoyed doing was we did some horse back riding! There is a place nearby where you can go and do this. We had a blast!! There are many lakes and rivers too that are great. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, and also rented some kayaks at a local shop a few miles away. The campground does offer spots for tents, RVs and they also have cabins. We chose to tent because we are poor college students :). Maybe at some point we would try renting a cabin because they looked pretty fun. We didn't reserve our spot ahead of time, but we were able to get a spot still. It was in the spring time, so I'm sure if it was in the summer months you might want to call and make a reservation. Each campsite does have a table and fire pit which came in handy for us. We only stayed for the weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer to do some hiking. Because Glacier National Park is right around the corner, I know they have great hikes. If you are into hiking, I would definitely research hikes in that area. I can't wait to come back!!
GuideWe stayed for four days had a camp spot next to the boat dock and had electricity no water and we had one of the cabins slept three with a loft for more employees were very accommodating good fishing and berry picking
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