You might not be able to reserve a site for a 31 foot RV, but I stayed 7 nights at St. Mary in a 35ft. MH. The site was a pull through that would had taken a 40 footer plus toad.
I stayed a week on both the East and West sides. I prefered the East.
When visiting glacier we always stay in the NPS Apgar campground. There is room for 40' motor homes in many sites. But it is dry camping. Each loop has a nice building with facilities (IIRC there are no showers). There is a dump station with potable water available.
Then we'll take US 2 to East Glacier (about an hour) then onto St. Mary's to pick up the going-to-the-Sun Highway. If you want to park at Logan Pass, you have to be there no later than 11AM as the parking lot fills up.
Then you can continue west on the Garden Wall. Great scenery, plus you'll be in the inside lane through the "worst" part (severe drop-offs) of the drive. They will probably still be working on the road repairs.
Historically they try to open the road around the middle of June. But late season storms could delay the opening.
The park has many hiking trails which range from easy to hard. If you're a person from a lower altitude (below 1000'), give yourself several days to acclimate to the higher altitude (keep yourself well hydrated).
Above all, have a great time!
SRT
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SweetLou wrote: I would go to Mtn Meadow. Less money than KOA and 8 miles from park, but closer to Hungry horse and Columbia Falls. We enjoy their park and it is very kid friendly.
Second this one. Wonderful park with lots of space. 10 minute drive to GNP west entrance.
The Park Service attempts to have Going to the Sun open by Memorial Day each year. Of course late snow could and has delayed that but you should be OK by June 21st.
Pole Bridge was mentioned earlier as a spot to check out and I'd second that, especially if you take the Inside North Fork Toad (North Fork of the Flathead River) to get there. It's definitely the "Road Less Traveled" and as such, the chances of seeing wildlife (moose, bears, elk, deer, etc.) is significantly enhanced.
As for Pole Bridge itself, other than what was mentioned, not a lot to it but, from there you can drive on to Bowman lake (not a great road, but drivable) and if the boys like to fish it's one of the better accessible lakes in the park.
Then, you can return via the outside North Fork Road and reenter the Park via Camas Road (wave at my brother-in-law as you pass the place he's developing along the North Fork just before Camas -- heck I may be there helping about that time).
You didn't mention what restrictions your youngest son has but two hikes may be worth checking out, they are:
1. Avalanche Lake from Avalanche Creek. About a mile and a half or two and relatively flat.
2. And, as mentioned, the hike to Hidden Lake from the Visitors Center at Logan Pass. It's mostly board walk and affords some fantastic views.
Another spot to check out is "Moose Country", up the road from Apgar. Get there about sun rise or sun down and you'll have a chance to see a moose or two.
We've pack packed, hiked and fished all over the park and still haven't touched it, it's fantastic.
Might mention that Sue's Uncle, in 1956, caught the, still, Montana record Cutthroat in Glacier -- 15+ Lbs.
We went last year we arrived July 4th. The GTSR opened on July 1st. Avalanche took out the road just past Logan Pass. When it gets close the NPS has daily updates of road condition Here.
glacier meadow Rv park is where we stayed. Privet and very large sites. The red tour bus stops there. Don't miss the ROAD TO THE SUN tour pay the money you won't be sorry. The most beauty I have ever seen!
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