West Glacier KOA Resort Blog
The Premier Campground Resort at the Entrance of Glacier National Park
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.
2.5 miles west of Glacier National Park West Entrance on Highway 2. Then, 1 mile east on paved road.
Some GPS instructions direct to a destination in Kalispell; rest assured though, we are in West Glacier on Highway 2. Some Apple devices need ZIP code 59901.
GPS Coordinates: 48 degrees 27'51.74"N, 113 degrees 58'51.30"W
West Glacier and Lake McDonald are renowned for picturesque landscapes and abundant activities, making the area the ultimate family destination. Make sure you take in the right sights with Glacier National Park guided tours.
There are various tours for Glacier National Park visitors to choose from. Experience the unique beauty of alpine meadows, dipping valleys, serene lakes and mountainous views with these excursions.
Enjoy the serene views of Lake McDonald by boat. Take to the emerald waters on a historic vessel built in the 1930s. The hourlong trip lets you take in the breathtaking view of the Continental Divide.
If you are up for the paddle, Lake McDonald also offers various personal watercraft rentals. Take in the views by paddleboat, double kayak, rowboat or motorboat.
Go on an exclusive Blackfeet Cultural Interpretive Tour in Glacier Park. Spend a half-day taking pictures and basking in the views of the west approach to the summit of Logan Pass.
The comfortable bus tour includes a knowledgeable talk by a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and stops at local gems including Big Bend, Weeping Wall, Birdwoman Falls, Trail of Cedars and Redrock.
Explore the various hiking trails in Glacier National Park with an experienced guide. Book a four-hour nature walk that includes two easy 1-mile tracks, taking you through the Lake McDonald Valley and North Fork Valley. The experienced guide will talk you through the various fauna and flora in the park.
Another popular tour is the Virginia Falls hike that takes place every Wednesday. The moderate full-day hike takes you right to St. Mary and Virginia Falls.
Take a six-hour guided whitewater rafting tour of West Glacier. The full-day adventure includes a barbecue lunch and an unforgettable way to see the canyons.
The trip snakes through Glacier National Park to the Middle Fork of Flathead River. Experience the thrilling rapids at John Stevens Canyon along the way.
Explore the park's unrivaled views and unique terrain on the back of a majestic horse during a guided one- to three-hour meander at Apgar. Novice riders can navigate the various forest types and pass the Lower McDonald Creek and Flathead River. There is also a half-day trip for advanced riders that goes up to Apgar Lookout Fire Tower, offering panoramic views.
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