The Cabins at Blacktail

Six tiny cabins with private hot tubs on four forested acres, 3 miles from Lakeside and a day-trip drive to Glacier.

Tiny cabins / retreat and wedding venue · outside the park boundary Summer for pairing Flathead Lake with Glacier day trips; th…

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Why stay here

This is a secluded forest retreat with hot tubs and sauna sessions, not a quick-access Glacier base; the driv…

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

Couples and small families who want a private hot tub and a forest setting with Flathead Lake 3 miles away and Glacier as a day trip.

Plan your departure

Check breakfast hours and prepare what you need the night before. Set your departure from the current road route, your first activity and a buffer for parking, rather than a fixed hotel-to-park estimate.

Book if

you want a private hot tub, fire pit and forest quiet with Flathead Lake nearby and Glacier as a day trip.

Skip if

you want to be minutes from the park or need a large group house.

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Getting into the park from this bed

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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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Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesCamp Haus · Ski Haus · Fish Haus · Tree Haus · Boat Haus · Bike Haus

Beds2 queen bedrooms + 1 shower bath (all six cabins)

PropertyCommunity fire pit and yard games · Finnish sauna and cold plunge at the 'Island' (private or community sessions) · Wedding and retreat hosting

In the roomFully stocked kitchen with oven, microwave and full-size fridge and freezer · Private hot tub · Private propane fire pit (solo stove in winter) · Picnic table · Private patio or deck

All six cabins share the two-queen-bedroom, one-shower-bath layout; Tree Haus and Boat Haus have private wood decks, and Camp, Ski and Bike Haus have private gravel patios with hammocks.

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

Season and booking

Summer for pairing Flathead Lake with Glacier day trips; the cabins swap propane fire pit…

SeasonSummer for pairing Flathead Lake with Glacier day trips; the cabins swap propane fire pits for solo stoves in winter, so cold-season stays are part of the design.

PeakCompare availability for your actual dates, including cancellation terms. A quieter park season does not guarantee a cheaper or available room.

Shuttle planningCheck the current NPS schedule, boarding location and ticket requirements for your travel dates before relying on a shuttle.

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Questions people ask

Short answers

How far is The Cabins at Blacktail from Glacier National Park?

The cabins are 3 miles from Lakeside, which is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell; Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2, so allow well over an hour each way.

How many people fit in a cabin?

Each of the six cabins has two queen bedrooms and one shower bath, so they suit two couples or a family of four.

Do the cabins have kitchens?

Yes, each has a fully stocked kitchen with oven, microwave and full-size fridge and freezer, plus a picnic table and fire pit outside.

Is there a hot tub?

Yes, each cabin has its own private hot tub, and Finnish sauna and cold plunge sessions can be booked at the 'Island'.

Does the property host weddings?

Yes, The Cabins at Blacktail operates as a wedding venue and retreat center in addition to cabin stays.

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