Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins
Rustic cabins and motel rooms at the Many Glacier trailheads, one mile past the hotel.
Why stay here
You are choosing this for where it sits.
Plan from the actual road route
Compare the entrance and valley you will visit. A nearby point on a map can still require a long drive around the mountains; check the route and current NPS road status before booking.
Who it fits
Hikers who want to walk to Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Tunnel or Swiftcurrent Pass at dawn and do not mind a shared shower.
Pick the stay you actually want
Historic one-bedroom cabin without bathroom, Historic two-bedroom cabin without bathroom, Historic one-bedroom cabin with bathroom, Large one-bedroom cabin with bathroom. 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.
The route links below open Google Maps from this property's recorded location. They are not live travel-time predictions on this page. Confirm the starting point, seasonal road access and your actual destination; allow separately for parking and stops.
Apgar Visitor Center
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St. Mary Visitor Center
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Many Glacier Hotel
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Two Medicine Lake
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Check current access
A map route does not establish that a seasonal road is open or that a shuttle is operating on your dates.
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
Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
2026 season: opens June 8, 2026 and closes September 16, 2026 (Xanterra).
Questions people ask
Short answers
When is Swiftcurrent open in 2026?
June 8 through September 16, 2026, according to Xanterra.
Do the cabins have bathrooms?
Some do. The historic one- and two-bedroom cabins without bathroom have a private cold-water sink and use shared shower and bathroom buildings; other cabins and the motel rooms have private baths.
Can I cook at my cabin?
No. Cooking is not permitted in or around the cabins or motel rooms; 'Nell's restaurant and the camp store are on site.
Which trails start here?
Swiftcurrent Pass, Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel all start from the Swiftcurrent trailhead at the motor inn.
Are pets allowed?
Only designated guide, service and hearing companion animals.
Is there laundry?
Yes, laundry facilities are available for a minimal fee.
Compare stays nearby
If this one is full, or too much
Many Glacier Hotel
The 1914-15 lakeside lodge at the heart of Many Glacier, with the valley's big trails at the door.
Granite Park Chalet
Self-service stone chalet at the end of the Highline Trail; bring food and water, cook in the kitchen.
Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins
Simple 1940s motor inn on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, 12 miles below Logan Pass.
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