Paddle Ridge Villa - West Glacier

Closest lodging to Glacier National Park's West Entrance with private stocked trout ponds

Location & Grounds

Paddle Ridge sits less than 1 mile from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, offering direct access to the park's trails and scenic drives. The property includes a private stocked trout pond for catch-and-release fishing, plus a picnic area with outdoor furniture and gas grills. Guests can use the sand volleyball court, corn hole, and disc golf course on the grounds.

Accommodations

Paddle Ridge cabins provide a fully equipped kitchen, a separate seating area with a fireplace, and a covered patio with a gas grill. Lodge rooms at Paddle Ridge Lodge feature a shared balcony with mountain views and a large mini fridge. All cottages are non-smoking and include air conditioning, heating, and satellite TV.

On-Site Activities

The on-site full service outdoor store and fly shop rents and sells hiking gear, fishing equipment, and river gear. Guided tours include fishing trips, river tours, and horseback riding, all bookable through the property's tour desk. The property also offers whitewater rafting packages and a shuttle service to park trailheads.

Dining & Amenities

A coffee house on site serves coffee, tea, and hot chocolate each morning in the lodge's common area. The bar offers wine and champagne, and guests can use the shared lounge/TV area with a fireplace. BBQ facilities are available for cooking meals outdoors, and the property has a designated smoking area.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Paddle Ridge is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in cabins, and provides a crib for families with infants. Family rooms accommodate groups, and the grounds include a sand volleyball court, corn hole, and disc golf. The property also hosts weddings on site with a dedicated wedding venue and event coordination.

• Location: 1 mile from Glacier National Park West Entrance
• Rooms: Cabins with fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces, lodge rooms with mountain views
• Activities: Guided fishing, river tours, horseback riding, whitewater rafting
• Amenities: Private stocked trout pond, outdoor store and fly shop, coffee house, bar
• Family: Pet-friendly, crib provided, yard games, wedding venue