Red Eagle Motel

Simple roadside motel in the St. Mary village, about half a mile from Glacier's east entrance.

Motel · outside the park boundary

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Why stay here

You're trading amenities for price.

Logan Pass without the parking lottery

Park the car for the day and walk 14 minutes to St. Mary Visitor Center. From July 1 to September 7 the $1 ticketed shuttle runs from there to the pass, and the 3-hour Logan Pass parking clock never applies to you.

Who it fits

Budget-conscious hikers who need a clean bed and early checkout access to Glacier trails; road-trippers optimizing lodging spend.

Your morning from here

Coffee in the village, then the St. Mary entrance is a few minutes away. In July and August the ticketed Logan Pass shuttle leaves from the St. Mary Visitor Center; Logan Pass parking is limited to three hours, so an early start still matters.

Book if

You are a dawn-to-dusk hiker who needs cheap lodging near Glacier's east side.

Skip if

You want in-room amenities, restaurant service, or heated pool.

See stays near Red Eagle Motel on Expedia Honest take from the listing record · distances computed from map coordinates.

Getting into the park from this bed

14 minutes on foot to the shuttle. 1 min to the gate by car.

Measured from the property's coordinates, not guessed. Drive times use park-road speeds; add time in July and August.

Logan Pass shuttle

Walkable

14 minwalk to St. Mary Visitor Center · 0.72 mi

Your doorShuttle stop

Runs July 1 – Sept 7, 2026. $1 per person, tickets on Recreation.gov, required for every rider age 2 and up.
60-day booking window opens at 8 am MDT; next-day tickets drop at 7 pm MDT.
About 60 minutes to Logan Pass. Last bus back east leaves the pass at 8:00 pm.

NPS shuttle page · verified 2026-09-08

Driving in

Every day

1 minto the St. Mary entrance · 0.7 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

14 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 10.8 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 29 min (21.8 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 50 min (37.5 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

BedsQueen · Double

PropertyParking lot · Phone at desk

In the roomBasic TV · Heating · Shower · Bed(s)

Wi-Fi and cellRural Montana service typical; confirm WiFi availability at booking—common gaps in small towns.

PetsConfirm pet policy at booking; many small motels do not allow pets.

Ask for a room in the back buildings to avoid highway noise. Standard motel units—Queen or Double beds typical. No premium room types expected.

Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Season and booking

Book when your dates are firm.

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.

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Questions people ask

Short answers

How far is Red Eagle Motel from Glacier National Park?

About half a mile. The motel is in the St. Mary village on US 89, and the St. Mary entrance station and visitor center on Going-to-the-Sun Road are just up the road.

What is nearby?

St. Mary's two gas stations, the supermarket, a few restaurants and Johnson's of St. Mary are all within the village. Many Glacier is north through Babb; Two Medicine is south via US 89 and Highway 49.

Should I book ahead?

Yes for July and August, when everything in St. Mary fills. The village is seasonal; confirm the motel's operating dates before an early or late-season trip.

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Red Eagle Motel0.7 mi to the St. Mary entrance · 14 min walk to the shuttle

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