Historic Tamarack Lodge

A favorite activity during the Winter months and yet another great way to experience the beauty of our Glacier National Park area during the snow season, Basecamp Bigfork‘s dog sledding experiences come highly recommended by our guests.  Located approx 30 mins away from your accommodation at the Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins, they offer dog sledding tasters from $95 per person with a 50% discount for children. For a hands on approach to the dogs and an experience tailored to individual needs and abilities visit their website at www.basecampbigfork.com and select your trip.

We look forward to hearing about your adventures!

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In order to preserve its pristine wilderness, motorised vehicles are not permitted in Glacier National Park.  However, there are many snowmobiling adventures to be had in our area, all of which offer outstanding views, varying degrees of difficulty and a great ride!

The Canyon Creek trailhead takes you right to the summit at Whitefish Mountain Resort with views across the Flathead Valley and across Glacier National Park into Canada.  This trail has it all – from alpine forests to deep powder bowls – and connects to a number of trails beyond Whitefish Mountain so you can tailor your trip to suit every need. Enjoy spectacular views of Glacier National Park whilst supping a hot toddy before heading back to your accommodation at the Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins, or follow the trail on for a longer adventure.  The choice is yours.

Don’t forget your discount!  All guests of the Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins enjoy 10% discount off snowmobiling trips when you book with Swan Mountain Snowmobiling.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Winter in Northwest Montana…time for cozy nights in around the fireplace, hot cocoa and watching the snow fall.  Whilst Glacier National Park stays open year round, the lodging within the Park closes for the season.  The big lodges located throughout the Park are not equipped to handle the cold temperatures.  We say lucky us!  Not only are we able to say we can provide insulated and heated units to provide lodging ALL year round, we also plow our facility for your convenience.  This means that, whilst many snowbirds fly the nest for the season, we get to stay and play and share the beauty of Glacier National Park with all our guests!

Located only 8 miles from the West Entrance to Glacier National Park, we discount our rates through the Winter to provide you with affordable accommodation that will ensure you are cozy and comfortable.  Come and join us in the Lodge and share your adventures … we’ll keep the home fires burning.

Swan Mountain Snowmobiling is pleased to offer guests of the Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins a 10% discount on snowmobiling the Desert Mountain trail system.  Located between the Hungry Horse Reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness, near Glacier National Park,  Desert Mountain contains over 25 miles of marked and groomed trails on the Flathead National Forest as well as some of the most incredible views in Glacier Country and is known as one of the most spectacular trails in Northwest Montana. The easy, groomed trail steadily climbs to the summit of Desert Mountain (6,368 feet in elevation) where guests look out over Glacier National Park, the Hungry Horse Reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness.

Play hard on the sleds, then relax with a hot toddy in the main lodge or on the private deck of your cabin accommodation. We look forward to welcoming you to the area and introducing you to miles of trails and unsurpassed vistas of our winter wonderland!

The first snow of the season is already falling in Glacier National Park and we are excited for the snowpack to build enough to have fun!

Glacier National Park stays open year round, and throughout the Winter  ranger-guided snowshoe tours and wildlife talks are only part of the Winter activities available.  Experience the beauty of Glacier’s trails in Winter by cross country ski.  Maps of the most popular trails are available here.

Snowmobiles are not permitted within the Park, however spectacular views of the Park are available from the many groomed trails in the gateway area, Flathead National Forest and surrounding areas.

The Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins remain open year round to enable our guests to experience the beauty of Glacier National Park in all four seasons.  Each has its own particular beauty and Winter is no different.  With pristine snow, sunshine and mild temperatures, our little corner of the Montana Rockies provides the perfect escape for vacationers seeking a real Winter Wonderland.

Whether speeding through the tall pines on snowmobile or appreciating the silence of a snowy trail on skis, make the Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins your base camp.

We’ll keep the home fires burning while you enjoy your Glacier National Park winter adventure.

We are so excited to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor because it represents guest satisfaction thanks to comments from you!

Here’s an example of what our guests say:

‘The service from staff was personal and helpful in every way. More than I could have asked for. Great people. Room had everything we needed. Well laid out, clean, modern and simple to use. Tamarack is just the best place to base yourself for trips into Glacier National park and surrounds.’

Check out our tripadvisor page for more guest comments and to leave your review.

Glacier National Park, with its spectacular scenery, hiking trails, lakes and mountain peaks offers a perfect vacation destination for the traveler seeking solitude and mind-expanding vistas.

The Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins is located 8 miles from the West Entrance to Glacier National Park and offers lodge room and private cabin accommodation that will ensure you have a comfortable base camp from which to enjoy your Glacier National Park adventure.

Our brand new Couples Cabins provide studio accommodation with fully fitted kitchen and full size bath.  Flat screen tv’s are situated in each cabin for you to enjoy our satelite tv between activities and wireless internet is available throughout our facility.

Let us help you plan the perfect trip with our selection of maps and local knowledge to ensure you fully enjoy your stay with activities and amenities to suit your individual needs.

We are open year round to enable our guests to enjoy the unique beauty of each season in the Glacier National Park area.

During the snow season we have snowshoes available for rental from the lodge for you to explore our backyard and appreciate the winter wonderland it becomes every year.

For visitors during finer weather we have mountain bikes and fishing equipment also available for rental.

Check out our tripadvisor reviews for absolute assurance of a great stay and call us for the best current rates and availability to book your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Rent one of our cabins through the winter and enjoy Glacier National Park’s spectacular scenery from a new perspective.  Fall is beautiful in Glacier – the pace of life slows down giving you time to enjoy the colours changing and spend time hiking surrounded by glassy lakes and big skies.  Winter brings the snow and chance to play on the nearby ski slope at Whitefish Mountain, snowmobile in the Flathead National Forest and explore the miles of local groomed trails by xc ski or snowshoe.

Our cabins are designed for your year-round comfort .  We have various types of cabin available from studio accommodation in the unit cabins, or our new couples cabins, through to full size two bed homes. Our facility is located right on US Highway 2 which is plowed frequently through the winter months.  We also ensure our own property is plowed and gritted for your convenience.

Contact us today for availability.  Monthly rental rates are as below.  We look forward to welcoming you to your winter home away from home!

Single Unit Cabin      $500
Double Unit Cabin    $620
Couples Cabins          $630
Griz Cabin                   $686
Antelope Cabin          $686
Lofted Cabins             $770
Bison Cabin                $812
Summit Cabin            $896

(Summit rates also apply to Grinnell, Glacier, Iceberg, Avalanche and Alpine Cabins – see our website for full descriptions of all cabin types)