Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
Ranch and work store in Kalispell with camp stoves, Jetboil fuel, hiking boots and propane refills before Glacier.
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Bear spray did not turn up in the store's online catalog; buy it in West Glacier or a dedicated outdoor shop instead.
Some camping items are marked In-Store Only online, so check stock on the site before driving over.
Early on a weekday morning before driving the 33 miles to the West Entrance; the store opens at 7:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
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Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply on US 93 South in Kalispell is a ranch-and-work store that doubles as a practical last stop before Glacier. Its camping department carries Jetboil stoves and Jetpower fuel canisters, and the footwear aisle stocks hiking boots from Merrell, KEEN and Ariat. The store refills and exchanges propane tanks and lets leashed dogs come inside. From here it is about 33 miles east on US 2 to the West Entrance.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Ranch, work and outdoor supply store
- Products Sold
- Western clothing and work wear, camping gear (tents and camp bedding, camp kitchen, camp stoves and cooking systems, freeze-dried meals, camp lighting), hiking, sporting goods and hunting supplies, hand tools, power equipment, animal feed, fencing and yard care.
- Signature Items
- Jetboil Jetpower fuel and Ronson Multi-Fill Ultra butane canisters, Jetboil cooking systems, Merrell Accentor 3 and KEEN Targhee II hiking shoes, Ariat Terrain boots,.
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Ranch, work and outdoor supply store
- Products Sold
- Western clothing and work wear, camping gear (tents and camp bedding, camp kitchen, camp stoves and cooking systems, freeze-dried meals, camp lighting), hiking, sporting goods and hunting supplies, hand tools, power equipment, animal feed, fencing and yard care.
- Signature Items
- Jetboil Jetpower fuel and Ronson Multi-Fill Ultra butane canisters, Jetboil cooking systems, Merrell Accentor 3 and KEEN Targhee II hiking shoes, Ariat Terrain boots,.
- Brands Carried
- Ariat, Under Armour, Merrell, KEEN, Jetboil, Coghlan's, Nite Ize, UCO
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7 PM; Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Closed Days
- Closed New Year's Day, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas; closes at 4 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Planning advice
- Best Time To Visit
- Early on a weekday morning before driving the 33 miles to the West Entrance; the store opens at 7:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
- Tips Advice
- Sunday hours start at 9 AM, later than the 7:30 AM weekday opening.
- The store is closed on July 4, one of the busiest park days of the year.
- Dogs can come in on a leash, so nobody has to wait in a hot car.
- Family Friendly Notes
- Leashed dogs are welcome inside year-round, and the store keeps loaner leashes at the door.
More details
- Why Shop Here
- It opens at 7:30 AM most days, so a family driving to the park can grab a fuel canister, a headlamp or a forgotten pair of boots on the way out of town. The camping aisle is organized like a real outdoor department (stoves, fuel, tents, freeze-dried meals), and the propane refill and exchange service covers RV and camp-stove tanks. Bear spray was not found in the store's online catalog, so plan to buy it elsewhere.
- Shop If Skip If
- SHOP IF: you need camp-stove fuel, a propane refill, sturdy boots or work-style layers before heading to West Glacier. SKIP IF: you are only after bear spray or technical backpacking gear; the online catalog does not show bear spray.
- Online Store
- Yes;
- Review Summary
- A 4.6 Google rating across more than 1,300 reviews, a high mark for a large general store, suggests visitors find the stock and service dependable.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Murdoch's from Glacier National Park?
About 33 miles from the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east. Kalispell is on the west side of the park.
Does Murdoch's in Kalispell sell camp-stove fuel?
Yes. The camp stoves department lists Jetboil Jetpower Fuel and Multi-Fill Ultra Butane Fuel along with Jetboil cooking systems.
Can I buy bear spray at Murdoch's?
Bear spray did not appear in the store's online catalog, so do not count on it. Buy spray from an outdoor shop or in West Glacier.
Can I bring my dog into the store?
Yes. Murdoch's welcomes leashed dogs in its stores year-round and keeps loaner leashes for borrowing.
What are the store hours?
Monday through Saturday 7:30 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on major holidays including July 4 and Thanksgiving.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.