West Glacier, Montana

West Glacier is the western entrance to Glacier National Park, so the name describes its location at the southern tip of Lake McDonald. The post office was established in 1949 with Helen Gibb as postmaster. Previous to that, the postal area was known as Belton.

The settlement history of the Flathead Valley is closely tied to the construction of the Great Northern Railroad through the upper Flathead Valley in 1891 and the opening of the Flathead Indian Reservation to homesteaders.

CAMPGROUND ACCOMMODATIONS IN WEST GLACIER

Glacier Campground: Glacier Campground is the closest campground to West Glacier, surrounded by The Flathead National Forest and located on 40 wooded acres. Every site is nestled within timber. Walking distance to whitewater rafting, horseback riding and helicopter tours. Also home to Cajun Mary`s Cafe - Great food, reasonably priced.

For water enthusiasts, numerous rivers, lakes, and streams are only moments away as well as Flathead Lake. It`s the way camping used to be - like an old fashioned, comfortable Forest Service Campground with all the trees.

130 sites with water & electric hookup, 60 sites with electric hookup.

Glacier Campground
12070 Highway 2 West, Box 447
West Glacier, MT  59936
Phone:  888-387-5689
Local: 406-387-5689
Website:  http://www.glaciercampground.com/