I would rate this trip we took as a family a 4/5. It was super fun to swim in the lake and go off the slide and diving board. The water in the swim zone is shallow enough so little kids can relax and be safe. There are lots of minnows to catch in the water along with decent sized fish in the boat doc area. The only things I have some concern about is all of the children that are little and unwatched and zooming around while cars are driving. I know that is not this places fault but if you bring little children you should definitely watch them. Also, quiet time is at 10:00; the kids are still out running and screaming at that time. I feel like more of the parent supervision should be emphasized more but otherwise great place! Really well maintained and yes the campsites are a little small but it's super cozy and really a great trip to go on and relax. read more

What a hidden little gem!! I wish we would have stayed here 3 nights and not just 1 night. It was the most cleanest comfortable camp ground. Loved how it's right on the lake. They had a slide in the middle of the lake. Live music on a Saturday night. The hosts were all so nice and accommodating. We parked our camper van and everything was walkable. They had showers you can purchase with tokens, a small laundry facility you need quarters for and a small store that had a small selection of snacks and drinks and rentable items. I felt safer here then any other campground. The energy here was so positive in many ways. They have the cutest little cabins right on the lake! This place has it all! It really is a perfect little family get away! Perfect for the kids! They loved playing in the lake!!!! I have nothing bad to say about this beautiful place!!! Really enjoyed our stay here! read more

From booking to arrival to departure and the stay in between Lake Five did not disappoint. Great location and all the benefits of hookups while enjoying a quaint resort with a 60's throwback feel. I can imagine all the activity in the summer. Along with two other couples who also had large RVs and tow vehicles, we enjoyed the campground. If we come back to Glacier we'll definitely stay here. Thanks, Ron, for your hospitality! read more

This is such an awesome place to stay! Great hosts, excellent swimming, tons of water toys, a dock just for lounging/jumping (rare find), nice camp spots, great music, and this list goes on... read more

Well this place is has a beautiful little lake near GNP. We re-visited for a very large family event this past weekend and we're sadly disappointed. We were hoping to take a trip down memory lane as all our extended family was there . Unfortunately this place is ran by people that nickel and dime you for everything. Not to mention, they have rules posted Everywhere within the campground. Just check out the website of rules before booking. Upon arrival, you have to sign off on more rules at check in. I really like how they have be happy, be kind posted at the campground but that only pertains to guests. If you have a problem or concern or question them about something they did wrong Dan and Lindsey will forget their own rules and bite back. We attended an event that made them a VERY large sum of money here and they forgot to treat us like guests but made us feel like a Nuisance. Would not trade my family time for anything but will definitely NOT go back. There are Sooo many places to camp around here... don't waste your money. RV park is super crowded. We dumped our sewer right next to the neighbors picnic table.... Felt more like pack em, and stack em for the extra buck!! Lake currently has a terrible case of swimmers itch. Almost all the small kids in our group experienced a terrible case. The warning is posted on the door but not discussed with guests upon arrival so you kinda have to find out the hard way or weed thru all the rules and regulations. Not a Happy Camper read more

What a beautiful place to stay while visiting Glacier, just a few minutes drive to the park, and Ron was really hospitable, too. We got a great last minute deal on a small cabin equipped with full kitchen and our own fire pit. There is no kitchenware (cookware, dishware, utensils, etc), which is unusual for a place that offers a kitchen, but fortunately I was on the road for over a month and had my camping gear including cookware and groceries. The kitchen was a great amenity nonetheless! The bed was sort of hard and the blankets very thin, but we just layered up and slept just fine. Our bathroom didn't have a sink, so we had to use the kitchen sink when we wanted to brush our teeth, no big deal. The cabins are very private since none of them connect or are close enough to hear your neighbors. The size of the room was perfect for the two of us, but would probably be too crowded for any more than that. Although the back area is all yours, with the fire pit and picnic table, and would serve as a nice place for more company. The place is hard to find at night so keep an eye out! Ron asks that you come before 8pm, I believe, as that's when the office closes and staff is gone for the evening. We were coming from Bozeman and it took much longer than we had expected. We called Ron and he had no problem waiting over an hour and half for us to arrive. When we checked-in, we weren't rushed at all. Ron gave us the rundown of the place, information about the area, and answered all of our questions without missing a beat. There's a couple of stores nearby to restock, but other than that and checking out Glacier National Park once or twice, there really isn't any other reason to leave Lake Five! There's a real homey feeling to the place and we can't wait to visit again. read more

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After many hours on the road I happened upon their sign as I got closer to the park entrance. Just looking for a place to drop my tent I had the opportunity to stay at the Tipi site right on the edge of the lake. Pristine water, bald eagle on the pine tree, beautiful views. Its a classic old style family run resort with little cabins and do it yourself activities. Minutes from the park entrance and little towns nearby. Ron the owner is a down to earth friendly guy and his niece was also helpful in booking and also plays a mean guitar. I was only going to stay 2 days and I stayed 5. If you are wanting the Hilton with cable TV, high speed internet and marble lined bathrooms this is not your resort. Smell the air, swim in the water, listen to the wind, go to the main cabin and meet some new friends and really live. I cant wait to go back, take my girlfriend and stay a month. Great experience. read more

So I think my boys enjoyed this campground the most of all on our summer trip from California to Montana. They spent many hours in the lake and nobody told us we couldn't do anything we did while we were there which is pretty much the typical anywhere in California. The kids were just free to be kids. The camp is rustic and our site fairly tight, our neighbors were nice and the access to the beach was PERFECT for summer afternoons following exploration. They had plenty of availability to kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board. My only real improvement suggestion would be to add an afternoon ice cream truck. read more

Lake Five Resort - Vacation Rentals Near Me - West Glacier, Montana

Although the lake is beautiful we had issues with the management to. When reserving I made sure the person on the phone understood I was 43 feet long and 13 feet high. As we arrive we noticed how tight the parking was. We did everything within our power to get in the site but there was no way. The owner did refund us our deposit but it left an eight day hole in our itinerary. Very difficult to get reservations in high season here and we had to move an hour and a half away from where we wanted to be. All the sites are quite tight and heavily treed. read more

We stayed at Lake 5 a couple weeks ago and loved the resort! The weather was colder so we didn't swim, but the little beach and dock area were taunting us- the views reminded us of nostalgic summer camp! The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful when we had questions, we had issues with our electricity but we were able to get a fix. On site bathroom with shower facilities, a little playground for kids, a stage set up for events. Also just a short 5-10 minute drive to Glacier's west entrance which is what we were there for. We would definitely stay here again! read more

Lake Five was the perfect campgrounds during our summer trip. It was extremely peaceful, clean and the family that owns the property work hard to provide the guests with a peaceful atmosphere. The lake has gorgeous views and provides a refreshing place to swim in the clean water. I recommend Lake Five for anyone looking for a great location just around the corner from the entrance of Glacier National Park. We will be back to visit someday! read more

Poor customer service! Poor management skills! They are all about taking you for every cent than making your experience a good one! DO NOT STAY HERE. Campground is so tight they are all about slamming you into a tight spot all for the money! Save your money and your good time and go elsewhere I promise you will be happier! Check vrbo and other places on the lake. Dan and Lindsay don't care about anything else but making money off of your stay over charging for dumb stuff and micro managing everything you do don't waste your time! BOOOOOOO LAKE FIVE WAS GREAT UNTIL THEY TOOK OVER! read more

Seems like a nice place to stay, They charge you for everything $10, Per Pet $10 to empty RV waste $10 per kid $10 Per person for a day pass that other than that It would probably work to stay here. What's it worth. Answer $10. read more

I would recommend this place to anyone passing by to or from GNP! Great variety of spots for everyone, tent sites, partial hookup, and full hookup. The lake is breathtaking and the park is situated right on it with access to your own private beach (so bring your water toys!) I also enjoyed the rustic traditional camping feel while staying at this resort, all the amenities of what you would expect for the price but you also get the feeling of being in the woods or at the family lake house in the woods. Local family owned and operated for many, many years which I find really cool as well. Would definitely come back! read more

What a gorgeous view right outside our door! It is a perfect place. The owner, Ron, has a great knowledge of the local area which he is very willing to share. Great place! Great guy! We would definitely stay here again, if we get back out that way. Thank you for a wonderful week!!! read more

Huge disappointment, nice surroundings, but should you have any issues the owner will not give a flying you know what. Rude customer service from an owner that just does not care. Too many other beautiful places to spend your money at. Sorry I chose this one. read more

Very quaint and fun resort. Meeting the owner is a highlight.

The only place to camp at west glacier. The peace and quiet. Trees and a lake. Does not get any better around here. read more

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WORST SERVICE!!! Bad communication as well. I was under the impression the "day use fee" was to be able to use the ENTIRE campground for the entire day. But no, it doesn't include any amenities and you don't even get your own spot to relax and grill. You pay that money just to use their LAKE. I was on a roadtrip and found this place under "campgrounds" to be able to shower, change clothes and make food. I wasn't allowed to use the showers and wasn't given a camping spot because i didn't pay the $60 fee to camp overnight. None of this was mentioned when I payed and assumed I would be allowed to shower like normal campgrounds allow. When I went to ask the owner about it, he was very rude and said "well you didn't ask" and proceeded to hand me a $5 bill when I payed $25 to use the lake for less than 3 hours. Make sure you clarify what you're paying for because it is not treated like a normal camping ground!!!!! read more

Stayed a week here right on shoreline of Lake Five. Ron was very accommodating. Wonderful time! Thanks Ron!

I'm not sure which sites the reviewers who gave good ratings were assigned, but our site was horrible. We were squeezes in like cordwood, surrounded by 5 RVs. Felt like we were in a parking lot. The group next to us had at least 15 people partying well past 11pm- an ATV drove by all hours of the night, and people were constantly walking through our campsite. I got the impression that this was once a nice quiet family campsite, but it seems like the goal is now to make as much money as possible packing people in. There were 2 sinks in the restroom for all campsites, and the bathrooms looked like they hadn't been renovated for years. We stayed one night and after not sleeping at all because of the noise, we moved to Glacier campsite up the road. Much more privacy there, and at least there were trees. If you get a site in the back of Lake Five, you might have a better experience. The owner should reduce the number of sites so you don't feel like you're on top of your neighbor. read more

What a great little place! I will try to post some pictures, but the view of the lake and the swimming beach is beautiful! They have 2 docks--one for boats and the other for swimmers, and 2 separate anchored platforms--one with a slide and the other with a diving board. There are also canoes for rent. The park store is very cute--sells candy and ice cream. We found Ron who runs the place to be extremely kind and accommodating. He said if we were unable to fit in the available spots, we were welcome to dry camp where we would fit. There is also a volleyball net area and small playground. We "camped" in a 40' motorhome on a lake front spot which included a firepit. This was a great place to come back to everyday after touring Glacier National Park--just a few miles from the west entrance. It is fun to watch the wakesurfers and water skiers on the lake as well. After dark many of the campground kids gathered to catch crayfish near the shore--our kids had a blast joining them. Not a piece of trash anywhere in the park. We definitely will stay here if we are ever in the area again. read more

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The park was full so this was our second choice. After staying it will be our first choice from now on. Beautiful campsite on edge of the lake. We will be back!!! read more

I've stayed at many campgrounds over many years and I am rating this 3/5. Starting with check-in, it was a bit unusual to show up to find the cabin occupied even though it was supposed to be an 11:00am check out. Staff went and checked to find previous occupant had all of their things in the cabin and their car was gone. Even though we just had a 5.5 hour drive from Spokane, we just hung out at the campground with family, but it did seem kind of weird that they didn't know the previous occupant hadn't left yet. The campgrounds are a little cramped and I watched quite a few try, with help of other campers to navigate into their spots. We could not put our 4th stabilizer down just because it was too tight, but we just made do. The lake is very nice and clean and the water is warm, so it's especially nice for kids. There was plenty of beach space for everyone and picnic tables were available as well as plenty of trash containers. The "lodge" building was nice with all kinds of items to purchase including ice-cream! Wifi is spotty at best, but we weren't there to be plugged in. It was nice to check on our flight before we left, but get close to the lodge for best opportunity. I do believe that you should voice your concern rather than blast someone on a review and I did do that, but my comments seem to fall on deaf ears. I inquired as to a good time for a hot shower after checking a few times and the tap was cold. I was told that I should go at 5am. I didn't really find that humorous, but I did continue to check and it seemed that mid-afternoon was best for a shower. I also let staff know that the bathroom paper products were out, and I got the "it's busy with everyone here" response. The bathrooms were pretty dirty with all of the people using the two showers, and it would've been nice to have a quick mop considering how busy it was. As it was, I swept and mopped my stall as I didn't want to ruffle any feathers. Everyone seemed to have a good time together and there were really no obnoxious people staying at the property. Overall, it was good, and the few nuisance things didn't put a damper on our experience. As a tip to anyone staying in a cabin, I would not stay in the cabins that are in the same building with the showers. The patrons continually let the screen doors slam and that went on until 11:00pm or so. The same happened in the morning with early risers. read more