Lake Lake McDonald

Address Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT 59936 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm Phone 406-888-7800

Overview Service & Activities

About Lake McDonald is Glacier National Park's biggest lake; ten miles long and 472 feet deep. Filling a basin gouged out by Ice Age glaciers, Lake McDonald is a classic glacial feature. This long fjord-like lake is surrounded by mountains on the north, south, and east with the Continental Divide, 14 miles away. The mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the lake and also act as a rain block. Much of the blocked precipitation ends up falling on the McDonald valley. The result is a mild, damp climate. Stands of western red cedar and hemlock flourish in the valley of Lake McDonald. The wildlife-viewing here can be spectacular, with species including bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, black bear, and whitetail and mule deer.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936

CONTACT 406-888-7800

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Lake McDonald is located off U.S. Hwy 2, a short distance from the west entrance to the park.

SERVICES Trail

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Picnicking Sightseeing Wildlife Viewing