WEST GLACIER, MONT. - The 2013 operating dates for concessioners operating in Glacier National Park are scheduled. These concessioners, who work under contract within Glacier National Park, provide visitor services including lodging, food service, retail shops, tours, transportation, horseback riding, guided day hikes and backpacking trips, boat tours and small boat rentals. Services are listed in alphabetical order.
Belton Chalets, Inc.
(1-888-345-2649 or www.sperrychalet.com or www.graniteparkchalet.com) Backcountry Chalets:
Location
Opening
Closing
Granite Park Chalet*
June 29
September 9 (after breakfast)
Sperry Chalet**
July 11
September 9 (after breakfast)
*The historic Granite Park Chalet is available for overnight use as a rustic hiker shelter.
**Services at the historic Sperry Chalet include traditional overnight accommodations and food service for overnight guests and day hikers with meal reservations.
Glacier Park Boat Company (406-257-2426 or www.glacierparkboats.com) Boat tours and rentals:
Location
Opening
Closing
Apgar (rentals only)
June 1
September 2
Lake McDonald
May 25
September 22
Many Glacier
June 14
September 15
Rising Sun (tours only)
June 22
September 2
Two Medicine
June 8
September 8
Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI) (Central reservations: 406-892-2525 or www.glacierparkinc.com ) Front country lodging, food and beverage services, retail, tour and transportation services:
Location
Opening
Closing
Lake McDonald Lodge & Camp Store
May 25
September 29 (after breakfast)
Jammer Joe's Restaurant
June 29
September 2 (after dinner)
Many Glacier Hotel
June 12
September 22 (after breakfast)
Rising Sun Motor Inn & Camp Store
June 21
September 15 (after breakfast)
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
June 18
September 16 (after breakfast)
Swiftcurrent Campstore
June 18
September 16 (closes at noon)
Two Medicine Camp Store
May 31
September 2 (open all day)
Village Inn
May 30
September 16 (after check-out)
Red Bus Tours
Tours operate the same dates as the hotels.
Hiker Shuttle
July 1
September 2
East-Side Shuttle
June 8
September 22
Glacier Guides, Inc. (1-800-521-RAFT or 406-387-5555 or www.glacierguides.com ) Day hikes and backpacking:
Location
Opening
Closing
Various Locations
May
October
Sun Tours (1-800-786-9220 or 406-226-9220 or www.glaciersuntours.com ) Road-based tours highlighting Blackfeet culture and history:
Location
Opening
Closing
Various Locations
May 15
October 15
Swan Mountain Outfitters (1-877-888-5557 or www.swanmountainoutfitters.com/glacier) Horseback rides:
Location
Opening
Closing
Apgar
May 25
September 2
Lake McDonald
June 1
September 29
Many Glacier
June 15
September 15
Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruises, LTD (403-859-2362 or www.watertoncruise.com ) Waterton Lake boat tours:
Location
Opening
Closing
Goat Haunt Landing
June 1
September 22
There are also several privately-owned facilities in Apgar Village that offer lodging, dining, camping supplies, groceries, and gifts from May through much of September, some year round.
For reservations and details, please call respective phone numbers listed. For general park information, please visit the park's website at: https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm or call park headquarters at 406-888-7800.
- NPS -
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
