Two Medicine Lake

Two Medicine Lake

Boat Tours & Rentals

Boat Tours & Rentals

  1. Vehicle Reservations are not required to enter Two Medicine in 2024.

Two Medicine Lake

Climb aboard the charming historic vessel Sinopah, built in 1926, the oldest wooden boat in our fleet. Relax and enjoy all this “secret” valley offers, take in the scenery of Sinopah and Rising Wolf mountains while learning about the rich Blackfeet tribal history surrounding the Two Medicine area. Upon docking at the head of the lake you can choose to remain on the boat or disembark and begin a self-guided hike or hike with one of our guides to Twin Falls and catch a later return boat.

Vehicle Reservations
Vehicle Reservations are not required to enter the Two Medicine Entrance of the Park, and Tour Reservations at Two Medicine Lake will not include Vehicle Reservations to the GTSR Corridor. Please have a copy of your Reservation Confirmation on entering the park in case of seasonal closures.
Tour Length
45 Minutes round trip, allow 2.5-3 hours for boat tour and guided hike to Twin Falls. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the drop off point for hikers.
Hiking Options
All tour times allow for self-guided hiking. Starting July 1st, we offer a free optional guided hike at 1pm & 3pm daily to Twin Falls Waterfall. This narrated leisurely hike is 1.8 miles round trip for those looking for a mild hiking experience. All scenic round trip tours & optional hiking tours include a return ticket (See return times listed below). All tours will dock at the head of Two Medicine Lake if water levels allow.
One-Way Return Tickets Available
Want to get an early start on your hike and still have the option of taking the boat for your return trip? Book a One-way return ticket, these are for return boat trips only, not out-bound travel from the main dock.

Return Boat Schedule: 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am*, 1:15pm*, 3:15pm* & 5:15pm*.

All return times are first come first serve, please be prepared to wait up to an hour for late afternoon return trips.
*multiple trips to take everyone back to main dock.
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Access is not available
Location
Two Medicine Lake in the Two Medicine Valley, East Glacier.
For GPS Directions type "746 Two Medicine Road, East Glacier Park" into Apple or Google Maps.

2024 Boat Tour Schedule

Tour Time 2023 Dates
8:00am July 1st to Sept. 2nd
9:00am June 1st to Sept. 13th
10:00am June 1st to Sept. 13th
11:00am June 1st to Sept. 13th
1pm + Guided Hike* June 1st to Sept. 13th
3pm + Guided Hike* June 1st to Sept. 13th
5:00pm June 1st to Sept. 13th
*Guided hikes start July 1st.
The tour time listed is the departure time.

2024 Tour Pricing


*GUIDED HIKES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO WATER LEVELS OR TRAIL CONDITIONS*

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.

Watercraft Rental Information

Two Medicine Lake offers a variety of personal watercraft rentals. Advanced reservations are available for a limited number of watercraft, reservations will require a minimum of 2-hour rental and are available at the first time slot in the morning only at 9:30am. Remaining rentals will be available on a first come first serve basis at the ticket office location.

Life jackets, paddles, oars and fuel are provided at no additional charge.

Watercraft Rental

  • 2024
  • Rowboat
  • $26.00
  • Per Hour

*All motorboat rentals are subject to Montana State Motorized Vehicle use tax of 4%.

To rent watercraft you must be 18 years of age, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (over 18), either in the same watercraft, or on an additional watercraft. Watercraft must stay in the rented location.

Two Medicine Ticket Office

2024 Ticket Office Hours

8:30am to 6:00pm      June 1st to June 30th
7:30am to 6:00pm       July 1st to September 2nd
8:30am to 6:00pm       September 3rd to September 13th

The Two Medicine Ticket Office is located at the edge of the parking lot near the dock. Two Medicine Road will dead end at the parking lot. The nearest restroom facilities are located off the parking lot near the camp store.

For GPS Directions type "746 Two Medicine Road, East Glacier Park" into Google or Apple Maps.

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

Contact Us Today
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Glacier Park Boat Company
282 Sunrise Creek Loop
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-257-2426
888-611-0747

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