Stoner Creek Cabins
Nine creekside cabins with full kitchens and laundry in Lakeside, about an hour from Glacier's West Entrance.
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Why stay here
You trade proximity to the park for a quiet creekside setting and a full kitchen; budget about an hour each w…
The west side, on your own schedule
1 h 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
Couples and pet owners combining Flathead Lake days with Glacier day trips.
Your morning from here
Pull a coffee from the cabin's Nespresso machine and pack breakfast from the full kitchen. The property estimates about an hour to the West Glacier entrance, longer in peak season, via Kalispell and US 2. Leaving by 6 am with a full tank and your vehicle reservation pass keeps you ahead of the entrance rush.
you want a creekside cabin with a kitchen, laundry and no pet fee near Flathead Lake.
you need to be close to the park entrance or need more than one bedroom.
Getting into the park from this bed
1 h 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- 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: 1 h 30 min (67.4 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 1 h 2 min (46.2 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
All nine cabins share the same 620 sq ft, 1 bed / 1 bath layout with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private fire pit area, so choose on availability rather than layout.
Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
Summer, when you can split days between Flathead Lake and Going-to-the-Sun Road; the prop…
Questions people ask
Short answers
How far is Stoner Creek Cabins from Glacier National Park?
The property says it is approximately a one-hour drive to the West Glacier entrance, and warns the drive can be longer in peak season.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the cabins are pet friendly with no pet fee as long as house rules are followed; tell the property how many pets you are bringing.
Do the cabins have kitchens?
Yes, each cabin has an open-concept full kitchen with full-size appliances and basic cooking and eating implements, plus a propane grill outside.
Do I need a car?
The property strongly recommends a vehicle; Lakeside is a one-mile walk but getting around the area is best done by car.
What is the cancellation policy?
Reservations canceled at least 7 days before check-in receive a full refund minus an administration fee.
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