Sperry Chalet
Hike-in stone chalet at 6,500 feet with meals included, rebuilt after the 2017 fire.
Why stay here
You are choosing this for where it sits.
A bed above the trail
No road, no car, no crowd. You earn the night with 6.7 miles on foot and wake up already inside the high country.
Who it fits
Fit hikers who want a historic bed and hot meals in the alpine backcountry without carrying a tent.
Pick the stay you actually want
2-person room, 3-person room, 4-person room, 5-person room. Different rooms, different prices: compare before you book and you get a base that fits, not a compromise.
Getting into the park from this bed
Choose the valley, then check the road route.
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Hike-in lodging
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Check current access
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NPS conditions · NPS shuttle information
Confirm the exact boarding stop and a usable walking route; coordinate proximity alone does not prove walkability.
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: open July 10 through September 12, 2026 (Belton Chalets).
Questions people ask
Short answers
When is Sperry Chalet open in 2026?
July 10 through September 12, 2026.
What does a night cost and what is included?
Three meals per night are included; the chalet is American plan only.
How do I get there?
Only by trail; the main route climbs from the Sperry trailhead at Lake McDonald Lodge. There is no road.
Do the rooms have electricity or bathrooms?
No. Guest rooms are without lights, heat or water. Toilets are in a separate building.
What happened in the 2017 fire?
The Sprague Fire consumed the dormitory in August 2017; it was rebuilt and the chalet returned to full service in 2020.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in 1:00 pm, check-out 10:00 am.
Compare stays nearby
If this one is full, or too much
Motel Lake McDonald
Simple motor inn beside Lake McDonald Lodge, inside the park on the west side.
Lake McDonald Lodge
Lake McDonald Lodge: historic rooms, lakefront access, and on-site dining inside Glacier.
Village Inn At Apgar
Lake McDonald lodging in Apgar Village, 2 miles inside Glacier’s west entrance.
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