Glacier National Park is a popular destination during the summer months, drive times in and around Glacier National Park vary considerably due to varying speed limits, traffic, weather, wildlife, and congested parking lots. Travel to the park may also be delayed due to road construction projects in outlying areas.
Allow for extra time when traveling to your boat tour location, check Road & Trail status from the National Park Website before departure: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/road-trail-campground-status.htm
Be prepared to present proof of your tour or rental reservation at the Two Medicine, St Mary and Apgar entrances of the park, in peak season closures can occur due to congestion in the park. You will be allowed entry with either a screenshot or printed copy of your reservation confirmation.
Please check road and trail status before departure. Plan extra driving time for road construction and seasonal traffic.
Maps & Driving Time
Lake McDonald
Our Lake McDonald Tour and Rental location is located just off the Going to the Sun Road, directly behind the Lake McDonald Lodge. It is approximately 11 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park.
For GPS Directions type "Lake McDonald Lodge" into Apple or Google Maps.
| Estimated Travel Times to Lake McDonald | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Entrance | 11 Miles | 25 Minutes |
| East Glacier (Hwy 2) | 67 Miles | 1.25 Hours |
| East Glacier (GTSR) | 83 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Many Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| Many Glacier (GTSR) | 70 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Kalispell | 44 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Whitefish | 37 Miles | 54 Minutes |
Apgar at Lake McDonald
The Apgar Rentals location is on the south shore of Lake McDonald in the Apgar Village.
For GPS Directions type "58 W Apgar Loop Road" into Apple Maps or "Apgar Boat Rentals" in Google Maps.
| Estimated Travel Times to Apgar Village | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Entrance | 3 Miles | 10 Minutes |
| East Glacier (Hwy 2) | 58 Miles | 1 Hour |
| East Glacier (GTSR) | 83 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Many Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
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St. Mary Lake
Boat tours at St. Mary Lake will depart from the Rising Sun Boat Dock, approximately 5 miles from the St. Mary Entrance of Glacier National Park, just off the Going to the Sun Road.
For GPS Directions type "Rising Sun Boat Dock" into Apple Maps or "28 Dock Road, Browning" into Google Maps.
| Estimated Travel Times to Rising Sun | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 92 Miles | 2 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 44 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Many Glacier | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Kalispell (Hwy 2) | 135 Miles | 2.75 Hours |
| Kalispell (GTSR) | 78 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Whitefish (Hwy 2) | 128 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| Whitefish (GTSR) | 71 Miles | 2 Hours |
Two Medicine Lake
The Two Medicine Entrance is located just outside of the town of East Glacier off of Highway 49. Two Medicine Road will dead end at the lake with our ticket office at the edge of the parking lot.
For GPS Directions type "746 Two Medicine Road, East Glacier Park" into Apple or Google Maps.
| Estimated Travel Times to Two Medicine Lake | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 66 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 84 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 12 Miles | 25 Minutes |
| Many Glacier | 54 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Kalispell | 99 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Whitefish | 92 Miles | 2 Hours |
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Many Glacier
Our Many Glacier tours are located directly behind the Many Glacier Hotel. Many Glacier is a separate entrance to the Park located on Route 3, just outside of Babb, MT.
For GPS Directions type "Many Glacier Hotel" into Apple or Google Maps.
| Estimated Travel Times to Many Glacier | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 70 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 51 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Rising Sun | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Two Medicine | 54 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Kalispell (Hwy 2) | 147 Miles | 3.25 Hours |
| Kalispell (GTSR) | 103 Miles | 3 Hours |
| Whitefish (Hwy 2) | 140 Miles | 3 Hours |
| Whitefish (GTSR) | 96 Miles | 2.75 Hours |
Park entrance delays may occur during heavy seasonal visitation. We recommend you plan to arrive at your location at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled tour time to allow extra time to park and check-in at the ticket office. At busy times some entrances may be temporarily closed, please be prepared to present a copy of your Reservation Confirmation on entering the park in case of seasonal closures.
This service is operated by Glacier Park Boat Company, a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Services and prices are approved by the National Park Service.
Please address comments to:
Superintendent
Glacier National Park
PO Box 128
West Glacier, Montana 59936
