census designated place in Glacier County, Montana, United States

East Glacier is a town located at the eastern park border of Glacier National Park in Northwestern Montana. In 2020, 354 people lived there.

Understand

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East Glacier is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. This area has cultural and historical significance to the tribe.

Some businesses are only open during the summer.

Get in

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By car

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As with most of Montana, you will need a car to get to East Glacier. The town is at the intersection of US Hwy 2 and State Hwy 49.

By plane

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The nearest airport is in Kalispell. There is a shuttle service from the airport in Calgary, which is 220 miles away.

By train

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See also: Rail travel in the United States

Get around

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The town itself is walkable but you will need a car to get to many of the activities.

In town you will find car rentals, shuttle services, and even horse rentals.

There are abundant scenic spots in and around East Glacier. You can see waterfalls, clear mountain streams, and wildlife that includes moose, bear, elk, and mountain goats.

There are a variety of hiking trails to get you into the wilderness. Geocachers will be pleased to find over 50 caches in the area. Winter brings skiing and snowmobiling.

  • 1 Bear Track Travel Center, 20958 US Hwy 2, +1 406 226-5504. Groceries, propane, tribal fishing permits, ATM, firewood.

Drink

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  • Trailhead Saloon, 300 US Hwy 2 East, +1 406 226-4497. W-Sa 4PM-2AM, Su 7PM-2AM; check facebook page as hours can change frequently. Small, friendly bar. Pool table and karaoke nights.

Sleep

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  • Bison Creek Ranch, 20722 US Hwy 2, +1 406 226-4482, . Check-in: noon, check-out: 10:30AM. Open May-September. Wooded area 2 miles west of town. Lodge, A-frames, and cabins available. Rustic cabins were built in the 1930s with electricity and plumbing added. Cell service is limited but Wi-Fi available near the restaurant.
  • 1 Circle R Motel, 402 US Hwy 2, +1 406 226-9331, . Basic motel, microwave/fridge
  • 2 Devil Creek Campground, 15485 US Hwy 2, +1 406 752-7924. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Open June-mid September. Heavily wooded area 19 miles west of town for tent or RV camping. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov and some sites are first come, first served. Vault toilets, fire ring, drinkable water, food lockers. $18 single site.
  • 3 Glacier Park Lodge, 1 Midvale Rd, +1 406 226-5600, . Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Open June-September. The 161 room lodge was built in 1912. It has a heated swimming pool and nine-hole golf course. All daily meals are available in the main dining room. A coffee bar and a well stocked gift shop are also on site. Televisions, elevators, and air conditioning are not available.
  • Mountain Pine Motel, 909 Hwy 49, +1 406 226-4403, . Standard hotel. Fridge/microwave, fan, WiFi.

Connect

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This is a remote, wooded area, which means cell service and data can be spotty. Not all hotels offer WiFi.

Go next

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  • Blackfeet Nation Bison Reserve: Tribe's bison herd, visible from the road. Pull off area and information. 5 miles east on US Rte 2.
  • Glacier National Park
Routes through East Glacier
SpokaneWest Glacier  W   E  BrowningMinot
KalispellWest Glacier  W   E  BrowningShelby



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