The Trail of the Cedars, one of two wheelchair accessible trails in Glacier National Park, is a loop hike that begins and ends on the Going-To-The-Sun Road, located 5.5 miles east of the Lake McDonald Lodge. At roughly the half-way point you'll reach one of the highlights of the trail, a footbridge over Avalanche Creek that provides commanding views of the lower Avalanche Gorge.As you continue along the loop hike, the trail now proceeds over to the western half of the loop. The pathway along this stretch is paved. Discover this 0.9-mile loop trail near Lake Mc Donald, Montana. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 min to complete.
The Alice Beck Cabin, also known as the John T. Robinson Cabin, is a recreational cabin on the eastern shore of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, Montana. The cabin was built around the year 1910, which was the same time that a number of other summer camps were built, and was also prior to the establishment of the park itself. Once the park was designated, the cabin has remained as a private inholding.
Dates of Operation
Summer 6/10 - 9/19
Primitive 9/19 - 10/26
Additional Information
Summer Fee $20.00 / night
Number of Sites 100*
Flush Toilets Yes
Showers No
Disposal Station Yes
Reservations No
*10 sites will accommodate up to a 35 foot RV or truck and trailer combination.
17 campsites high in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. A 3-mile spur trail connects the campground to the Continental Divide Scenic Trail, and on into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Adjacent Memorial Square commemorates Theodore Roosevelt and the Blackfeet tribe with a miniature Washington Monument.
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Stay here, and you're just a mile from Glacier Park and the entrance to Going-to-the-Sun Road, the 52-mile highway that climbs across Glacier National Park's spectacular alpine spine. The view is almost as good from your campsite here at Glacier's eastern edge, where towering peaks frame the St. Mary River and Lake. Pick up lunch fixings at the KOA grocery store and gift shop, then board a Glacier tour bus at the campground entrance. If you want to give your dog a day off while you explore, your hosts offer pet sitting and kennel boarding. Or relax at the KOA with full espresso bar while you hone your putting skills, play bocce or enjoy the swimming pool and hot tub complex. Rent a kayak and explore the wilds of Lower St. Mary Lake and River. Pizza and food service items available daily from mid-June to September. Pool/Hot tub: June 15 - September 10. Max pull thru: 75 feet. Your hosts: Will & Susan Brooke.
Just outside the Town of Darrington, enjoy a peaceful camping experience among the trees. Squire Creek offers camping among the beautiful moss-laden trees of an old-growth forest. The park is a perfect staging area for adventures into the Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, hiking to the base of Whitehorse Mountain, or participating in the Bluegrass Festival in Darrington and the Summer Meltdown Festival. Access to the Sauk River is just five minutes away at Backman Park. Two large picnic shelters are located near the crystal clear waters of Squire Creek.
Campsites
All sites are non-utility but many have room for RVs. Please note the pad length in the description for maximum sizes when making reservations. Water spigots are spread throughout the campground and winterized during the cold season (November-March).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is NO dump station or showers
CAMPGROUND WATER IS WINTERIZED UNTIL SPRING (November-March)
Restrooms open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Sanicans are in place when restrooms are closed
Driving Directions
From I-5, take SR-530 east through Arlington.
Drive 26 miles towards Darrington.
Look for county park signs.
Park entrance is on the left.
There are around 20 spots. Each spot has a picnic table that is covered, and vault toilet.
The road in is Paved. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 7 at Meadow lake campground. This is a FREE campsite.
Rest Area Facilities
Separate Truck and Passenger Vehicle Parking
Handicap Accessible
Picnic Area (covered)
Restrooms
Phone
Lake View Campground is located on the northern shore of Meadowlark Lake.
Open Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Reservable
Potable Water
Vault Toilets
20 total sites (11 single sites, 1 double site, 8 tent only sites)