Outdoor enthusiasts will love your stay at Lone Elk Lodge's spacious condominiums, centrally located in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in East Glacier, just a short drive to Glacier National Park. Enoy a wide array of seasonal activities as you become one with nature, share in the habitat of the park's wildlife, and absorb the serenity of one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Glacier National Park kicks off their season Memorial Day weekend and provides outdoor fun for the whole family through mid-September, and beyond for the cross-country skiiers who enjoy its un-groomed trails during the winter months.

 

The freshly fallen snow of winter sheds a blanket January through March that provides ideal conditions for Cross-Country Skiing, snowshoeing, and Snowmobiling. The aficionado can enjoy countless un-groomed trails at every turn with some of the best snow our country has to offer. Though the park is closed to vehicle traffic during the colder months, skiiers can brave the backcountry ski trails all winter long.

 

The standard Fishing season runs May through November, with lake fishing available year-round. The area is known for its prized trout fishing that measure to monster proportions.

 

You can enjoy guided backpacking tours, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Biking, Fly Fishing Tours, Boating, Bird Watching, Picnicking and White Water Rafting mid-may through September.

 

Hunting Season for bears runs from April to May and again September through November. Big game hunting—moose, elk and deer, starts September 15th  through November 25th. You will need a tribal license and to hire a tribal guide. Please contact Blackfeet Reservation for licensing—Phone: 406-338-7406 or  406-338-7181. We recommend outfitter: Joe Kipp of Morning Star Outfitters.

Explore Going-to-the-Sun Road like never before when you enjoy a narrated Red Bus Tour. You'll tour Glacier National Park  in vintage style and get an insider's look at the historic park and all its glory. There are a variety of Red Bus Jammer Tours from which to choose. Base your decision on the proximity of the tour from Lone Elk Lodge, the tour's offerings, and the tour duration you find most desirable. If you've never taken a Red Bus Tour, it's well worth the ticket price!

Enjoy a native's perspective on Going-to-the-Sun Road, while riding in comfort in a 25-passenger, air conditioned bus. Blackfeet Reservation Guides lead the tour, sharing tribal stories that will enrich your experience and educate your curiosity of this richly historic land. Learn More

Within the Blackfeet Reservation on highway 49 is a 10-mile scenic, winding street called Looking Glass Road. This is a great drive if you want to view the reservation wildlife from a safe distance, and capture some wonderful photographs from the many lookout points the road has to offer. May, June and December offer the best viewing opportunities.

 

Be sure and purchase a Blackfeet Recreation Permit at Bear Tracks gas station if you want to stray from the road into the recreational tribal lands.

Take the Amtrack to East Glacier and enjoy a scenic, relaxing ride on the rails on the way to your incredible vacation destination at Lone Elk Lodge. When you travel by train it's like a vacation within a vacation. You can eat, drink, read a book, and enjoy the view, while heading towards your destination and never having to pull off the highway for pit stops.

 

Travel in Comfort, Kick Back and Enjoy the Ride!

 

*Seasonal closures may apply

Glacier International Airport lands you 1.5 hours from Lone Elk Lodge. Rent a car from the airport and make the beautiful drive to our vacation rental in East Glacier.

With something for everyone in accommodations, activities and travel, Montana's your vacation destination any time of year, and when you stay at Lone Elk Lodge...

 

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