Scheduled Times Only
Boat Tour
Motorboat Rentals
The majesty of the Continental Divide and the tranquility of the emerald-hued lake are a must-see as you cruise along Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park . Climb aboard the historic vessel, DeSmet, the flagship vessel in our wooden boat fleet from the shore below the Lake McDonald Lodge.
| Ride & Glide Package |
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| Enjoy a scenic tour from our historic wooden boat and see the back country by saddle. |
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Due to smoke and fire activity in the Lake McDonald area, this location closed for the season September 6, 2017.
Two Medicine and Many Glacier locations will continue to operate as scheduled.
| Tour Time | Dates |
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| 11:00 a.m. | May 20 – Labor Day, Sept. 4 |
| 1:30 p.m. | May 20 – Sept. 24 |
| 3:00 p.m. | May 20 – Sept. 24 |
| 5:30 p.m. | May 20 – Sept. 24 |
| 7:00 p.m. | May 20 – Labor Day, Sept. 4 |
| Adults | $18.25 |
| Children (Ages 4-12) | $9.25 |
| Children (Ages 0-4) | FREE |
If you’re coming from the west entrance via West Glacier, take the Going-to-the-Sun road up the east shoreline of Lake McDonald for about 10 miles. Then park at the Lake McDonald Lodge. Walk through the main lobby of the lodge and out the back then follow the steps or handicap walkway down to the boat dock and ticket office.
If you’re coming from the east side of Glacier National Park, follow the Going-to-the-Sun road down from Logan Pass and follow the signs and directions to the Lake McDonald Lodge to park. Walk through the main lobby of the lodge and out the back then follow the steps or handicap walkway down to the boat dock and ticket office.
the DeSmet
the DeSmet on Lake McDonald
Lake McDonald Glacier National Park
the DeSmet on Lake McDonald. Photo by Ty Johnson.
Lake McDonald Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald Tour
DeSmet on Lake McDonald
Lake McDonald Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald Boat Rentals
Lake McDonald Boat Rentals
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The restroom is in the Lake McDonald Lodge on the main floor. There are no bathrooms on the boat.
Grab a beverage from the bar in the Lake McDonald Lodge before loading.
If you are driving from Apgar, give yourself AT LEAST 25 minutes to drive up the length of the lake, park and make your way to the boat dock to make tour on time.
