Evergreen Motel

Budget base near Glacier. Simple rooms, cabins, and BBQ grills.

Motel · outside the park boundary Open mid-May to end of September; closed October through Ma…

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Why stay here

It’s not fancy.

The west side, on your own schedule

16 min to the West Glacier entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.

Who it fits

Budget-conscious families and Glacier explorers.

Your morning from here

Coffee in-room makes sense; the main cafe scene is a short ride away. You’re about 18 minutes from the West Glacier entrance. Leave by 6:30 AM to beat the crowds and own the day.

Book if

You’re budget-minded, need a kitchenette option, and want a short drive to Glacier.

Skip if

You expect modern lofts, pet-friendly stays, or an on-site pool.

Check rates and dates Honest take from the listing record · distances computed from map coordinates.

Getting into the park from this bed

16 min to the West 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

19 mindrive to Apgar Visitor Center or Lake McDonald Lodge

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

16 minto the West Glacier entrance · 8.2 mi

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

58 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 43.8 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 56 min (41.7 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 19 min (9.5 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesStandard Rooms (Queen beds) · Cabins (Queen or Full; some with kitchens) · Studios (Queen; kitchenette) · 4 Bedroom Vacation Rental – Cedar Canyon · 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental – The Ponderosa

BedsQueen beds · Full-size beds · Kitchenettes in studios/cabins

On siteOn-site restaurant: None. Breakfast not included. Communal microwave available 24 hours.

PropertyCommunal BBQ grill · Picnic area · Free self-parking · Accessible parking on request · Historic building (1931)

In the roomWiFi (free, basic) · Color cable TV or flat-screen TV · Coffee maker · Microwave · Refrigerator (full-size in some rentals) · Air conditioning/heating

Wi-Fi and cellComplimentary WiFi; very basic; not suitable for streaming or heavy video calls.

ParkingFree self-parking; accessible parking available with prior notification.

PetsNo pets allowed; service animals only with proper identification. Bringing a pet incurs a $250 penalty per night and reservation cancellation.

Motel rooms include Room #6, #7 and several cabins; Cedar Canyon and The Ponderosa are separate vacation rentals with larger layouts and a $200 cleaning fee. Parking is per-room; check-in is 3–7 PM.

Season and booking

Open mid-May to end of September; closed October through March.

SeasonOpen mid-May to end of September; closed October through March.

PeakJuly and August fill first around Glacier. Book when your dates are firm; June and September give easier rooms and the same location.

Jul 1 – Sep 7Shuttle season. For a Logan Pass hike, book the shuttle the day the 60-day window opens for your date.

Check rates and dates Book direct on their site ↗Details checked September 9, 2026

Questions people ask

Short answers

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is not included. A communal microwave is available 24 hours.

Is parking free?

Yes. Free self-parking with accessible spaces by request.

Is the wifi strong enough for remote work?

Wifi is basic. Don’t count on high-speed internet for video calls or streaming.

Are pets allowed?

No pets allowed; service animals only with proper ID.

What is the minimum stay for vacation rentals?

Cedar Canyon and The Ponderosa require a 3-night minimum.

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Evergreen Motel8.2 mi to the West Glacier entrance

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