ABOUT US

Over 25 years later and we are still grateful for finding such a beautiful piece of property next to one of the most amazing national parks in the United States.

Named for a legendary grizzly bear that roamed the Smoky Range of the Flathead National Forest, Smoky Bear Ranch is located close to Glacier National Park’s West Glacier entrance and the Going-to-the-Sun Road, but far enough away from the crowds, and trains and traffic of the Highway 2 corridor. Our guests frequently remind us how quiet the area is, and appreciate the tranquility when it’s time to wind down.

Nestled along the western edge of the rugged Rocky Mountains of Glacier National Park, the remote North Fork River Valley remains virtually unchanged and offers some of the purest, most vitalizing air and water in the United States. From its pristine lakes to its roaring tributaries, the North Fork River earns its “Wild & Scenic River” designation. A short drive through the North Fork River Valley to the Polebridge entrance, and one can explore the truly remote areas of Glacier National Park, Bowman Lake, Kintla Lake, Logging Lake, Quartz Lakes, and other scenic landscapes.

When you arrive, we can help you book white water rafting trips, guided fishing trips, horseback & pack trips, wilderness hiking trips, alpine skiing at Whitefish Mountain, Nordic skiing among other activities. If you’d rather stay close, we have river fishing, mountain biking, hiking, Nordic skiing, sledding, and other activities on and around our property.