Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins
Rustic cabins and motel rooms at the Many Glacier trailheads, one mile past the hotel.
Why stay here
You are choosing this for where it sits.
Your own corner of the park
12 min to the Many Glacier entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.
Who it fits
Hikers who want to walk to Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Tunnel or Swiftcurrent Pass at dawn and do not mind a shared shower.
Pick the stay you actually want
Historic one-bedroom cabin without bathroom, Historic two-bedroom cabin without bathroom, Historic one-bedroom cabin with bathroom, Large one-bedroom cabin with bathroom. Different rooms, different prices: compare before you book and you get a base that fits, not a compromise.
Getting into the park from this bed
12 min to the Many Glacier entrance. Plan the day from that.
Measured from the property's coordinates, not guessed. Drive times use park-road speeds; add time in July and August.
Logan Pass shuttle
By car to the stop- Park at the boarding lot and ride up on the $1 ticketed shuttle, July 1 – Sept 7. Tickets on Recreation.gov, 60-day window at 8 am MDT.
- Worth it for a real Logan Pass hike: the 3-hour parking limit at the pass does not apply to shuttle riders.
NPS shuttle page · verified 2026-09-08
Driving in
Every day- No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026. You still need an entrance pass.
- Going-to-the-Sun Road: about 2 hours end to end; Logan Pass parking is limited to 3 hours through Sept 7. Arrive before 9:30 for a real shot at a space.
- No fuel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Fill up before the gate.
NPS · verified 2026-09-10 · what the road is doing today →
The other valleys
By car- Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
- Two Medicine: 43 min (32.1 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 39 min (29.6 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
2026 season: opens June 8, 2026 and closes September 16, 2026 (Xanterra).
Questions people ask
Short answers
When is Swiftcurrent open in 2026?
June 8 through September 16, 2026, according to Xanterra.
Do the cabins have bathrooms?
Some do. The historic one- and two-bedroom cabins without bathroom have a private cold-water sink and use shared shower and bathroom buildings; other cabins and the motel rooms have private baths.
Can I cook at my cabin?
No. Cooking is not permitted in or around the cabins or motel rooms; 'Nell's restaurant and the camp store are on site.
Which trails start here?
Swiftcurrent Pass, Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel all start from the Swiftcurrent trailhead at the motor inn.
Are pets allowed?
Only designated guide, service and hearing companion animals.
Is there laundry?
Yes, laundry facilities are available for a minimal fee.
Compare stays nearby
If this one is full, or too much
Many Glacier Hotel
1.1 mi · The 1914 lakeside lodge at the heart of Many Glacier, with the valley's big trails at the door.
Granite Park Chalet
5.9 mi · Self-service stone chalet at the end of the Highline Trail; bring food and water, cook in the kitchen.
Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins
12.6 mi · Simple 1940s motor inn on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, 12 miles below Logan Pass.
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