Glacier Park Lodge
The 1913 railway lodge by the East Glacier Amtrak station, gateway to Two Medicine.
Why stay here
You are choosing this for where it sits.
Your own corner of the park
17 min to the Two Medicine entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.
Who it fits
Train travelers, golfers, and anyone using Two Medicine or the east side who wants a historic lodge with full dining rather than a motel.
Getting into the park from this bed
17 min to the Two Medicine 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: 17 min (8.3 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 59 min (44.6 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Pets, parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
2026 season: May 29 through September 27, 2026 (Pursuit).
Questions people ask
Short answers
When is Glacier Park Lodge open in 2026?
May 29 through September 27, 2026. The dining room closes September 21 and the lounge stays open until September 27.
Is it inside Glacier National Park?
No. It is in East Glacier Park village at the park's southeast corner, so no vehicle reservation is needed to stay here.
Can I arrive by train?
Yes. Amtrak's Empire Builder stops at East Glacier Park directly across from the lodge, and the lodge offers Amtrak transfers.
Is there air conditioning?
No. The property does not have air conditioning; rooms have fans and private bathrooms.
Is there a golf course?
Yes, Pursuit describes it as the oldest grass-greens golf course in Montana, with club and cart rentals.
How do I book?
Call Pursuit at 1.844.868.7474 or book online through the Glacier Park Collection.
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