Glacier National Park’s Rafting, Lodging, & Fly Fishing Resort

Main cabins at Great Northern Resort surrounded by tall evergreen trees with a water feature in front.

Our resort provides a perfect base for exploring beautiful Glacier National Park

Just a mile from the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park, you can enjoy a complete Montana vacation experience at Great Northern Resort. Stay in our cozy cabins, spend time on the river whitewater rafting or on a fly fishing trip. Host your wedding or family reunion with breathtaking views of the mountains as your backdrop at one of the top Montana wedding venues.

Relax at our resort after a day of adventure

Located just a mile from the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park, our log cabins and lodge are the perfect base for relaxing and exploring Glacier Park, the Flathead River, and surrounding National Forests.

Experience the best whitewater rafting Montana has to offer

Our experienced river guides are ready to take you on an unforgettable rafting adventure. Enjoy the rugged scenery while floating the glacial-fed Flathead River. From half-day trips to overnight raft adventures, we’ve got something for everyone.

Participate in guided fly fishing excursions

Truly unspoiled, this region of Montana teems with fish (native westslope cutthroat, whitefish, rainbow) and wildlife of all kinds. We offer half-day, full-day, and overnight fly fishing trips.

Gain the skills you need to master the West Glacier river terrain

Whether you want to become a river guide or would like to be able to guide your own private trips down the river with confidence, we have the courses for you.

Events at Great Northern Resort

Glacier Park Weddings

Host a truly unique event here amidst the Montana mountains and pines, infused with your own style, details, and air of celebration.

Outdoor tent decorated for a wedding.

Friday Summer Music Series

Join us for our Friday Summer Music Series on the Porch! A fun, outdoor event where families can spend time enjoying local music artists.

Learn With Us

Swiftwater Rescue

We offer industry-leading river education and safety classes through our Glacier River School. Our swiftwater rescue certifications for the professional rescuer or boater, will ensure that you have the skills you need to have fun and be safe on the river.

Youth River Camps

Give your kids more than just a full day river rafting trip, give them an understanding of how the river moves. The goal of the river sense programs is to heighten awareness and understanding of the river environment while promoting river safety.

Leave No Trace Courses & Workshops

Join us in Glacier Country Montana at our Leave No Trace Center for outdoor ethics training. Our goal is to help protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy the environment responsibly.