Experience tranquil views of Glacier National Park’s west side on this scenic hour-long boat tour. Climb aboard the historic vessel, DeSmet, the flagship vessel in our historic fleet. The DeSmet is one of four vessels in our fleet that holds a spot on the National Register for Historic Vessels! Built in 1930, she will take you along the emerald-hued Lake McDonald while enjoying the majestic view of the Continental Divide.
ONLINE WATERCRAFT RENTAL RESERVATIONS ARE COMING SOON.
Lake McDonald
2022 Boat Tour Schedule
| Tour Time | 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | May 14th to September 21st |
| 1:30pm | May 14th to September 21st |
| 3:00pm | May 14th to September 21st |
| 5:30pm | May 14th to September 21st |
| 7:00pm | May 14th to September 5th |
2022 Tour Pricing
- 2022
- Child (4-12)
- $11.75
- Disability Access
- Book Now
- 2022
- Child under 4
- Free
- Disability Access
- Book Now
A reservation with Glacier Park Boat Company for Lake McDonald or St. Mary Lake at Rising Sun will guarantee entry to the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor on the day of your scheduled tour. While a corridor reservation for Park entry will not be required, current Park entry fees still apply. Please be prepared to show your confirmation letter at the Park entry gate.
If you have a boat tour at either Many Glacier or Two Medicine and would like to travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, a ticketed entry reservation will be required. For more information on the ticketed entry system at Glacier National Park, please visit their website at https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
If you have a boat tour at either Many Glacier or Two Medicine and would like to travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, a ticketed entry reservation will be required. For more information on the ticketed entry system at Glacier National Park, please visit their website at https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
Watercraft Rental Information
Lake McDonald offers a variety of personal watercraft rentals. All rentals are on a first come first serve basis, reservations are not available. The minimum rental time is 1 hour. Life jackets, paddles, oars and fuel are provided at no additional charge.
Watercraft Rental
- 2022
- Paddleboards
- $15.75
- Per Hour
- 2022
- Double Kayak
- $23.25
- Per Hour
- 2022
- Rowboat
- $23.25
- Per Hour
- 2022
- Motorboats (8hp)
- $29.50
- Per Hour *
Lake McDonald Ticket Office
2022 Ticket Office Hours
10:00 am to 8:00 pm May 14th to September 5th
10:00 am to 6:30 pm September 6th to September 21st
The Lake McDonald ticket office is located near the dock behind Lake McDonald Lodge. Customers may either walk through or around the Lodge and take the stairs or walking path to the lake shore. The ticket office is located at the end of the stairs. The nearest restroom facilities are located in Lake McDonald Lodge or there are pit toilets at the west end of the parking lot.
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