Edgewater RV Resort
Paved full-hookup RV park with cabins and condos on Flathead Lake in Lakeside, about an hour from West Glacier.
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Why stay here
This is a lake-town base, not a park campground: expect a newly paved RV community with full hookups and a sh…
The west side, on your own schedule
59 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
RV travelers and families who want Flathead Lake at the door and Glacier as a day trip.
Your morning from here
Grab coffee at the local coffee shop the resort mentions in downtown Lakeside. Figure about 15 minutes north to Kalispell and then roughly 33 miles east on US 2 to the West Entrance, about an hour in all per the resort. Leave by 6 AM in summer to be at the entrance before the morning line builds.
you are traveling by RV or want a pet-friendly cabin on Flathead Lake with Glacier as a day trip.
you want to camp inside the park or need a tent site.
Getting into the park from this bed
59 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- 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 28 min (66.3 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 1 h (45.3 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
Summer, when the lake, boat rentals and Glacier's West Entrance are all in play; the reso…
Questions people ask
Short answers
How far is Edgewater RV Resort from Glacier National Park?
The resort says Glacier is about 60 minutes away. Lakeside is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell, and Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2.
What hookups do the RV sites have?
All 35 sites are full hookup with 30/50 amp power, room for slide-outs, and a patio, picnic table and charcoal grill at each site.
Are pets allowed?
The cabins are pet friendly. The site does not state a policy for RV sites or condos, so ask when you reserve.
Is there lake access?
A public dock is across the street, and the resort says Flathead Lake, Volunteer State Park beach and marina rentals are within walking distance.
What are check-in times?
RV sites check in at noon and out at 11 AM; cabins and condos check in at 2 PM and out at 11 AM. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM.
Compare stays nearby
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Somers Bay Log Cabin Lodging
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