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Swimming/boating options
With the unseasonable hot and dry summer we've had, the water level in our little lake is currently too low to swim right off the dock. But! Lake 5 is right down the road. Head to Paul's Memorial Fishing Access for another beautiful view and a good swimming spot. It's also the closest put-in place if you wanted to rent kayaks or paddle boards!
Paul's Memorial Fishing Access
With the unseasonable hot and dry summer we've had, the water level in our little lake is currently too low to swim right off the dock. But! Lake 5 is right down the road. Head to Paul's Memorial Fishing Access for another beautiful view and a good swimming spot. It's also the closest put-in place if you wanted to rent kayaks or paddle boards!
Food scene
If you're wanting tapas style food close to home, this is a wonderful spot! Great food, indoor and outdoor seating and a cocktail list all made in collaboration with Glacier Distilling, located right next door.
30 locals recommend
Josephine's Bar & Kitchen
10245 US-2If you're wanting tapas style food close to home, this is a wonderful spot! Great food, indoor and outdoor seating and a cocktail list all made in collaboration with Glacier Distilling, located right next door.
Great food with a lot of variety and a laid back atmosphere. Plus it's a brewery!
143 locals recommend
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WGreat food with a lot of variety and a laid back atmosphere. Plus it's a brewery!
Delicious Italian restaurant with a focus on fresh and local ingredients all wrapped up in a cozy atmosphere.
91 locals recommend
Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus Ave Delicious Italian restaurant with a focus on fresh and local ingredients all wrapped up in a cozy atmosphere.
Attached to the historic Belton Chalet, this is definitely a West Glacier dining experience. Delicious menu inspired by local ingredients, an outdoor elevated deck and original fireplace, and lovely views.
Belton Chalet Dining Room
12575 Hwy 2 EAttached to the historic Belton Chalet, this is definitely a West Glacier dining experience. Delicious menu inspired by local ingredients, an outdoor elevated deck and original fireplace, and lovely views.
Boat rental
If you want to rent kayaks, paddle boards or rafts to play on Lake Five or float the river, this is a great local spot to check into.
Sky Eco - Glacier General Store & Cabins
10630 Highway 2 EastIf you want to rent kayaks, paddle boards or rafts to play on Lake Five or float the river, this is a great local spot to check into.
If you're looking to rent a kayak or a bike within Glacier National Park, these are they folks to rent from. They're located within the entrance to the park in Apgar Village - close enough to Lake McDonald to walk your kayaks to the water. They do both reservations and walk up rentals!
14 locals recommend
Glacier Outfitters
196 Apgar LoopIf you're looking to rent a kayak or a bike within Glacier National Park, these are they folks to rent from. They're located within the entrance to the park in Apgar Village - close enough to Lake McDonald to walk your kayaks to the water. They do both reservations and walk up rentals!
Rafting
Another great local option for a rafting adventure!
38 locals recommend
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft
11970 US-2Another great local option for a rafting adventure!
If you'd like to take a rafting trip while you're here, these folks are just down the road and a great option!
13 locals recommend
Glacier Park Rafting
12127 US-2If you'd like to take a rafting trip while you're here, these folks are just down the road and a great option!