Clydesdale Outpost Guest Ranch

Six luxury timber cabins, private cedar hot tubs, Clydesdales. Glacier escape.

Lodge · outside the park boundary Year-round operation

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Why stay here

Six timber-framed cabins sit on 92 acres; privacy rules.

The west side, on your own schedule

39 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

Families, couples, and adventurers seeking nature immersion with Clydesdales

Your morning from here

Coffee verdict: In-cabin Nespresso hits the spot. Drive time to the park entrance: 30 minutes. Leave by 7:45 AM to beat crowds and start the day with quiet.

Book if

You crave a private ranch vibe with Clydesdales and luxe timber cabins.

Skip if

You need a budget stay, elevator access, or fully ADA-compliant lodging.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

39 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

39 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

39 minto the West Glacier entrance · 29 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

1 h 22 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 61.4 mi

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: 39 min (29.3 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesJunegrass – Luxury 2-bedroom cabin (pet-friendly) · Stillwater – Luxury 2-bedroom cabin (pet-friendly) · Gunsight – Luxury 2-bedroom cabin (pet-friendly)

Beds2 bedrooms

On siteNo on-site restaurant listed; cooked-to-order breakfast available for an extra charge.

PropertyCedar hot tubs on private decks · Spa services including massages · Record players · Vintage typewriters · Cooked-to-order breakfast available for extra charge

In the roomFree WiFi · Nespresso coffee maker · Microwave · Refrigerator · Air conditioning

Wi-Fi and cellFree high-speed Wi-Fi

ParkingFree self-parking on the 92-acre property.

PetsDogs allowed in Junegrass, Stillwater, and Gunsight; $150 per pet per stay; service animals exempt. Pets must be house-trained and well-behaved.

Ask for a valley-facing cabin; Junegrass, Stillwater, Gunsight are pet-friendly. There are no elevators; rustic trails may impact accessibility.

Season and booking

Year-round operation

SeasonYear-round operation

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 parking available?

Free self-parking on site.

What is the cancellation policy?

50% deposit at booking; remaining balance due seven days prior; both portions non-refundable. Reschedules allowed up to 48 hours before arrival, subject to availability and rate differences.

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Dogs allowed in Junegrass, Stillwater, Gunsight; $150 per pet per stay; service animals exempt; pets must be house-trained.

How many cabins are there and what are their names?

There are six timber-framed cabins; named Junegrass, Stillwater, and Gunsight among others; all are luxury 2-bedroom layouts.

Is there an on-site restaurant?

No on-site restaurant listed; cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an extra charge.

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Clydesdale Outpost Guest Ranch29 mi to the West Glacier entrance

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