Somers Bay Log Cabin Lodging

Log cabins across from Somers Beach on Flathead Lake, about 45 minutes from Glacier's west side.

Cabins · outside the park boundary Open year-round, with the property describing summer, fall-…

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Why stay here

This is a lake stay first and a Glacier stay second.

The west side, on your own schedule

53 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

Couples and small families splitting time between Flathead Lake and Glacier, and anyone who wants to cook their own meals.

Your morning from here

Make coffee in your own kitchen, since there is no on-site restaurant. Figure about 15 minutes to Kalispell and then about 33 miles on US 2 to the West Entrance, roughly 45 minutes to an hour total. Leave by 6 AM in July and August if you want a Lake McDonald or Apgar parking spot.

Book if

You want a lake cabin with a kitchen and Glacier as a day trip.

Skip if

You want the shortest possible drive to the West Entrance.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

53 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

55 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

53 minto the West Glacier entrance · 39.7 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

1 h 39 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 74.5 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 25 min (63.9 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 55 min (41 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesKing studio cabins (sleep 2) · One-bedroom cabins (sleep 2) · Two-bedroom family cabin (sleeps 4)

BedsKing bed (studio cabins 12, 3, 10, 5) · Queen bed (one-bedroom cabins 1 and 7) · Sleeper sofas in select cabins when the whole property is reserved

PropertyOpen green space · Lake views · Walking access to Somers Beach State Park

In the roomKitchenette or full kitchen · Wi-Fi · Heat · Air conditioning · Private deck

Wi-Fi and cellWi-Fi is included in every cabin.

PetsOne studio cabin (Cabin 3) is labeled pet friendly; confirm with the property before booking with a pet.

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

Season and booking

Open year-round, with the property describing summer, fall-color and winter stays.

SeasonOpen year-round, with the property describing summer, fall-color and winter stays.

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

How far is Somers Bay Log Cabin Lodging from Glacier National Park?

The property estimates about 45 minutes. Kalispell is 15 minutes away, and Kalispell to the West Entrance is about 33 miles on US 2.

Do the cabins have kitchens?

Yes. The cabins have kitchenettes or full kitchens, so you can cook rather than drive to Kalispell for meals.

Are pets allowed?

Cabin 3 is listed as a pet-friendly studio cabin. Confirm pet details with the property when booking.

Is there a beach nearby?

Somers Beach is within walking distance and the property sits directly across from Flathead Lake.

Are the cabins open in winter?

Yes, the cabins are open year-round, and Blacktail Mountain skiing is described as minutes away.

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