KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
3 miles west of Glacier National Park West Entrance on Highway 2. Then, 1 mile east on paved road.
GPS Coordinates: 48 degrees 27'51.74"N, 113 degrees 58'51.30"W
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If you’re planning a trip to Glacier National Park, one experience belongs at the top of your list: the iconic Red Bus Tours.
These bright red “Red Jammers” have been touring Going-to-the-Sun Road since the 1930s, making them one of the most historic and recognizable attractions in Glacier National Park. For nearly a century, they’ve carried visitors along one of the most scenic drives in America, offering unforgettable views of alpine peaks, glacial valleys, waterfalls, and wildlife.
The Red Bus Tours began in 1936, during a time when many park visitors arrived by train. Mountain roads were narrow, steep, and challenging to navigate. The introduction of the Red Buses made it possible for families and travelers to safely explore Glacier’s high elevation terrain without worrying about tight curves or mountain driving conditions.
Nicknamed “Red Jammers” because of the sound their original transmissions made while climbing steep grades, these vintage-style buses quickly became part of Glacier’s identity. Today, they remain one of the most photographed and talked-about experiences in the park.
Unlike self-driving Going-to-the-Sun Road, a Red Bus Tour allows you to fully relax and enjoy the scenery. Each bus features a roll-back canvas top, giving guests open-air views and fresh alpine air as they travel through Logan Pass and along dramatic mountain cliffs.
Even better, Red Bus drivers serve as knowledgeable guides, sharing Glacier National Park history, geology, wildlife information, and local stories you might otherwise miss. It turns a scenic drive into a guided adventure.
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Red Bus Tours consistently rank at the top.
Nearly 90 years later, the Red Bus Tours remain one of the most memorable ways to experience Glacier National Park. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to relive the magic, this historic tour offers a stress-free way to see the park’s most famous landmarks.
If you’re staying near West Glacier, adding a Red Bus Tour to your itinerary is one of the easiest ways to experience Going-to-the-Sun Road without the hassle of parking or navigating busy summer traffic.
Glacier has many incredible viewpoints. The Red Bus Tour lets you enjoy them all while someone else does the driving.
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