Glacier & Flathead Valley

Where to stay near Glacier National Park

Compare towns on Glacier National Park’s west and east sides, plus The Evergreen in Somers and The Tamarack in Lakeside for groups of up to 10.

Towns near Glacier National Park

Choose your base by the park areas and lake outings you want to visit. The Flathead Valley towns are west-side options; East Glacier and St. Mary are east-side gateways. Road access and visitor services vary by season.

West Glacier: West Glacier is the gateway to the park’s west entrance and the Lake McDonald area.
Columbia Falls: Columbia Falls is a Flathead Valley town west of Glacier with shops, dining and visitor services.
Whitefish: Whitefish combines a downtown dining district with Whitefish Lake and Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Kalispell: Kalispell is the Flathead Valley’s regional service center, with museums, shops and dining.
Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse lies along the Flathead River corridor and is the gateway to Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir.
Bigfork: Bigfork sits on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake and has galleries and a summer playhouse.
Lakeside: Lakeside sits on Flathead Lake’s western shore and is a base for lake recreation and Blacktail Mountain.
Somers: Somers is a historic community on Flathead Lake’s north shore with public lake recreation nearby.
East Glacier: East Glacier Park is a gateway community for the park’s Two Medicine area on the east side.
St. Mary: St. Mary is the eastern gateway to Going-to-the-Sun Road and has an NPS visitor center.

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Group homes near Glacier and Flathead Lake

The Evergreen in Somers and The Tamarack in Lakeside are Flathead Lake-area homes, not lodging inside Glacier National Park. Neither includes private lake access; use public beaches, parks and boat ramps.

The Evergreen

Somers, Montana · Sleeps up to 10 guests

6 bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 10. Six bedrooms, ten beds and 3.5 bathrooms. Maximum 10 guests overnight per local regulations.

View The EvergreenCheck current datesBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.

The Tamarack

Lakeside, Montana · Sleeps up to 10 guests

6 bedrooms · 4.5 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 10. Six bedrooms, nine beds plus trundle and 4.5 bathrooms. Maximum 10 guests overnight.

View The TamarackCheck current datesBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best base near Glacier for a group?

Choose a base around the parts of the park and valley your group plans to visit. West Glacier and Columbia Falls suit a west-entrance focus; Whitefish and Kalispell add town services. Somers and Lakeside pair Flathead Lake outings with park day trips. The Evergreen and The Tamarack each sleep up to 10 guests and are outside the park.

Should we stay on Glacier’s west or east side?

The west side connects with Lake McDonald and Flathead Valley towns. East Glacier and St. Mary suit an east-side focus, including Two Medicine and St. Mary. Seasonal road closures can change access between sides; check the National Park Service before choosing your base.

How do we book The Evergreen or The Tamarack direct?

Use each home’s Check current dates link to its Guesty booking calendar. Review the full stay total, guest limit and house rules there before booking. Book direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.

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