MOUNTAIN VIEWS & REMOTE with only 2 tents on 200 acres . Escape from the crowds of the Park to the peace & quiet of the North Fork, 5 mins to the mountain village of Polebridge,10 mins from the North Fork Park Entry & 35 mins to the Going to the Sun Rd. Comfortable outdoor living in the Wild & Scenic North Fork River Valley. The mountain views of GNP are magnificent, the skies dark & the quiet unforgettable. The tents are secluded, but close to the mountain village of Polebridge. Enjoy breakfast at the Polebridge Mercantile before you hit the trails, fish or float the river. Live music at the Northern Lights Saloon
The space
Wild and Scenic with a maximum of 5 guests on the property This listing is for one of 2 tents, each sleep 2 ( 3 with an additional cot). The 10 by 12 canvas tents are on platforms and private. Each tent is furnished with either a king bed ( this listing) which can be converted to 2 twins or a the a queen bed.(other tent), trunks for storage, and colorful soft furnishings. There are small heaters for those chilly mornings. The tents are well supplied with maps and guide books. Outside on the porch are chairs to relax and enjoy the view. There is a shared firepit with wood provided. Nearby is a outhouse with a composting toilet and a hot outdoor shower There is a primitive outdoor kitchen, with a coleman stove, small charcoal grill and hot running water. Along side is a covered dining area with propane fire pit. We provide cotton sheets plenty of cozy covers, towels and kitchen items etc. just bring your personal items, food, drink and ice. We can provide extra ice. For those flying in we can provide coolers. We may have an additional family tent available just ask. We also have another cabin that sleeps 8 check out Remote Cabin on 65 acres, Polebridge.
Guest access
Guests are welcome to explore the area, we have a pond and 200 acres of forest with marked trails and mountain views The tents are secluded but close to our cabin and we are here to help. We have high speed internet (starlink) and use wifi calling.
Other things to note
We are in the wild and scenic North Fork Valley and share this beautiful area with wild animals including deer, elk, moose, mountain lions, lynx, snowshoe hares, grizzly and black bears etc.. We are very careful to prevent human /wild animal interactions and do not feed the wild animals . Please store all food, cooking equipment in the cabin and do not leave any food or trash outside, in the tents or cars. Please help us with this important piece of housekeeping.No Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservation needed to stay here. We can help you with ways to access the Park, and visiting the 2 million acre Flathead Forest behind the tents. Guests are welcome to explore the area, we have a pond and 200 acres of forest with marked trails and mountain views The tents are secluded but close to our cabin and we are here to help. We are part of the new Starlink internet testing program. The wifi is great, we call using wifi.
The Park can be visited outside of ticketed hours and there are plenty of lovely places to visit outside of the Park for hiking, boating fishing and swimming.
I have tried to simplify below the information for Park access in 2024 but I cannot include phone numbers/website due to vrbo policies.
In 2024, a vehicle reservation is required for three areas of the park from 6am-3pm:
1. ****Going-to-the-Sun Road West Entrance (May 24 - Sept 8) (35 minutes away)
2. North Fork (May 24 - Sept 8) (10 minutes away)
3. Many Glacier (July 1 - Sept 8)( approx 3 hours away)
Each location has unique details and requires a separate reservation.
****No vehicle reservation required if you book a boat ride on Saint Mary Lake on the Going to the Sun Road or Park your vehicle at Apgar Village and take the free shuttle
No vehicle reservation will required to enter the following areas of the park:
1. Two Medicine Valley
2. Apgar Village Area/Camas Road
3. Going-to-the-Sun Road from the east entrance
4. Any entrance station before 6am or after 3pm
When and How To Book:
A portion of reservations will be available 120 days or approximately four months advance, starting on Jan. 25, 2024, at 8 a.m. MST on a rolling basis.
New in 2024, the remaining vehicle reservations will be available at 7 p.m. MDT for next-day entry starting on May 23, 2024.
All reservations must be booked ahead as they are not available for purchase at the park. The only cost associated with booking a reservation is a $2 processing fee.
West Entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR)
One reservation per vehicle will be required to travel Going-to-the-Sun Road beyond the Apgar Village area from May 24 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors can enter before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation.
New in 2024, vehicle reservations will be valid for one day only, down from three days in 2023. Also new in 2024, visitors will be able to access Apgar Village amenities, including the Apgar Visitor Center, without a vehicle reservation. Lodging, camping (including front country developed campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation, or commercial activity reservations originating in Apgar will no longer provide access beyond the Apgar filter check point.
Visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations within the GTSR corridor can use their service reservation receipt for entry in lieu of the $2 vehicle reservation. This included reservation only applies to the date of your service reservation.
North Fork Area
The North Fork Vehicle Reservation Area is in the northwest corner of the park and includes all points east of the Polebridge Entrance Station.
One reservation per vehicle will be required at the entrance station May 24 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations are good for one day.
Visitors can enter before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation.
The North Fork area does not offer lodging, transportation, or commercial services, and camping is first-come, first-served. Campsites will be assigned at the Polebridge Entrance Station.
Many Glacier
One reservation per vehicle will be required at the entrance station July 1 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations are good for one day.
Visitors can enter the valley before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation. .
Visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations in the Many Glacier Valley can use their service reservation receipt for entry in lieu of the $2 vehicle reservation. This included reservation only applies to the date and area of your service reservation.
General Info:
The West Entrance, North Fork, and Many Glacier vehicle reservations will be separate and are not interchangeable.
Like in past years, visitors will need to set up an account on the National Park reservation web site to obtain vehicle reservations. Although the park does not charge for the vehicle reservations there is a $2 nonrefundable service fee.
Visitors may also make a reservation through the call center. Contacting the call center does not provide an advantage towards securing a reservation but provides an alternative for those who don’t have access to the internet or are not as familiar with technology. Call centers are open every day from 8 am to 10 pm MST and the reservation fee remains at $2
All park visitors are still required to have a park pass for any entry point into the park. These passes could include any one of the following: $35 Glacier National Park pass purchased at the gate or online (valid for seven days); Glacier National Park Annual Pass, or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, including the annual, senior, military, access, volunteer, or 4th grade passes.
Like previous years, visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations within the specified reservation areas can use proof of their reservation for entry in lieu of a vehicle reservation to gain access to the portion of the park for which they have a reservation.
Additional details about the vehicle reservation system, trail and road conditions can be found on the Glacier National website.
There are no services north of Columbia Falls, get your supplies and ice there before you head up.
We have have maps and guide books and information on our favourite hikes. We can help you plan you day, figure out the Park entry system or if you wish or run river shuttles (extra cost)
When it is cold we provide one propane canister for ever 2 nights for the heaters. Additional canisters are usually available and cost $8 each.
The Polebridge mercantile now rents inflatable kayaks, rafts, paddle boards and ebikes which can be booked online under outfitters on their website
