Polebridge, Montana
For the 2024 season, owners, Frank and Sue, have updated Red Meadow Lodge with many improvements that guests will love!
Bring the friends and family! Load up your raft and fishing poles! Red Meadow Lodge offers space for larger family groups to enjoy a wilderness experience on the edge of Glacier Park. For groups with RVs, please send a message to Karina, our property manager, detailing your group situation for a custom price quote.
Located 5 miles north of the small community of Polebridge, the Lodge offers a unique glimpse of a life most of us have forgotten. It sleeps 6 adults comfortably in beds and there is a hid-a-bed sofa in the master suite. The over-sized sleeping porch provides the opportunity to bring your sleeping bag and sleep under the stars.
Rustic and spacious, the lodge was hand built over 40 years ago with local materials much of which came from the property. The Sue family felled trees and hand-milled them into lumber, they collected stone and developed the spring which provides gravity fed water to the property.
The Lodge features include solar power with generator back up. Propane powers some your lighting, hot water, refrigeration and cooking needs. Battery powered lights, flashlights and battery powered fans are also available.
Located on 15 acres bordering the North Fork River, Red Meadow Lodge sits close to the edge of the river's high bank, affording spectacular views of the NW corner of Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Bear, moose, wolf and deer frequent the area. Watch bald eagles fish the river and delicate hummingbirds flit around the Lodge enjoying all the flowers. Take a book and enjoy the hammock and the kids will love the swing. You may even hear one of our local wolf packs in the late evening as you snuggle in a sleeping bag out on the porch.
The property offers private road access to the North Fork River allowing you to float and fish right out the door. Put in at one of the launch locations to the north and pull out at the Lodge or put in just below the Lodge and float to Polebridge for dinner at the Saloon or a fresh-baked huckleberry bear claw at the Mercantile.
Enjoy dinner by candlelight at the antique dining table or take in the views from the picnic table and fire ring just steps from the Lodge. The large fire ring, is well stocked with chairs, firewood and hot dog roasting sticks. It easily accommodates a crowd for a fish fry or BBQ at the end of a day on the river. Or just relax and let the kids roast marshmallows while twilight paints the mountains shades of blue and purple.
For cooks, in addition to the fire ring, propane and charcoal grills are provided and the kitchen features a wood cook stove and a four burner propane stove with oven there is a wrap around bar which invites you to pull up a stool and visit while dinner is cooking. There are two propane refrigerators/freezers to store your groceries and drinks and the cabinets are well stocked with dishes.
The living area is cozy and its shelves lined with fascinating books and games from the owner's personal collection. If you're a book lover, accept the invitation to quiet afternoon with old-fashioned entertainment stacked at your elbow or play a game of charades! We've especially stocked the bunk room with a toy chest, games and books just for the kids.
The large master suite features a king bed and a hide-a-bed couch with views of Glacier Park. It has it's own wood stove for cool mornings or evenings and an air conditioning unit for warm summer nights. There is a 1/2 bath. The west bedroom opens on to the sleeping porch, you may bring sleeping bags and hold a slumber party! If you're lucky, you'll see the Northern Lights or hear the wolf pack before the sound of the river lulls you to sleep.
COVID-19 Update:
A clean and safe environment for our guests / staff is of utmost importance. Additional cleaning procedures remain for our 2024 season. High touch surfaces are sanitized and the property thoroughly ventilated and cleaned before you arrive.
Use of this remote property is a choice you make and you assume all health risks associated with the use of the property.
Beautiful mountain retreat with access to hiking fishing and glacier national park
Our family had an incredible stay at Red Meadow Lodge. The river access was great to have and you are 10 minutes from the Polebridge Park entrance. Well appointed lodge with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Check with the host to see what is needed as we left many extras behind (dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, etc). Host and owner are extremely friendly and helpful. Stop up at Polebridge and rent your watercraft to use on the river. We are already planning our next visit.
If you are looking to disconnect from a busy and hectic schedule and reconnect with nature, wonderful views and peace, this is your place.
Amazing location if you are looking to get away from the rat race of everyday life. Being off grid it might not be for everyone, but for those that are looking for peace and solitude it is amazing. We enjoyed the outside deck and listening to the stream in the distance. Kitchen is well stocked. We were there during the hottest part of the year and the wall AC unit was very nice to cool down the upstairs. We would definitely stay again!
Great communication and as advertised. Will be back.
This property is absolutely gorgeous. The view is incredible and the lodge is clean and organized. My husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary, and there was a note and bottle of wine waiting for us! They provide laundry supplies and paper products and ask you to leave them a note if anything seems low so they can restock. I loved that! The cabin is “off the grid” and it about 10-15 minutes to reach Polebridge and the North Fork entrance into the park and about 30 minutes or so to reach the Camas Creek entrance. We personally did not mind this because the drive is lovely.
House beautiful. Property overlooked the forest and river and was quite stunning. The only issue was the hkuse had mice. You could hear and see them after bedtime and made for less than adequate sleep. If that gets fixed, would recommend. But way to expensive per night to have a mice infestation.
We had a lovely stay at Red Meadow Lodge. It was very relaxing, and the on site fishing access was a major plus for us. The lodge has everything you need, with plenty of places outside to enjoy the view. The master bed was very comfortable and being off the grid was not an issue. We would definitely stay again if in the area.
We absolutely loved our time at Red Meadow Lodge! The cabin was amazing and worked perfectly for the four of us. It was spotless and we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Beyond that, the outside space was beyond description. The views were fantastic and although we couldn't use the fire pit due to the fire danger, we enjoyed our time outside just watching the beautiful scenery. We were able to see rainbows two evenings and they appeared to end right on the property--which was appropriate. The hiking and trips to Polebridge were also a highlight. We hope to be back for another relaxing stay!
Just right for us. This was our first trip to Montana. It was remote which was awesome. The drive to West Glacier was quick. Thank you for making our son's senior trip so fun.
I don’t usually write reviews, but I wasn’t sure what to expect in booking an “off the grid” location, so I know how helpful reviews are in making that decision. My family and I had a wonderful time at this cabin (once we finally got there)! I would definitely check with the property manager ahead of time to confirm the exact directions from whichever airport you would be coming in from and print those off. There is NO cell service. I was initially concerned that we may run out of electricity or water with too much use, but we did not have any issues with that with our normal usage. The views from this cabin are so incredible and there are so many areas to enjoy them from! We had such a great time here! We would definitely love to stay here again!
Tranquil property and cabin. We loved the outdoor cooking equipment, the fire pit, and big round exterior dining table. Master bedroom was terrific. Kitchen had all the amenities and bathrooms very contemporary. We will definitely like to stay again.
Best experience we’ve had in/near Polebridge… and we are very familiar with the area. Simply phenomenal. Thank you!
This was one of our very favorite places that we have EVER stayed! The lodge was immaculate and the amenities were abundant. Every turn we made we were impressed. We have three boys (8, 11, 13) and our family made the best memories fishing, playing games, stargazing, and enjoying our surroundings and the view by the campfire. We will recommend this to all that we know heading to the Glacier area.
We love this cabin. Absolutely gorgeous location and the huge bonus of river access. Everything was superb. We will return.
We had a wonderful time. It was refreshing to get away from the daily rat race and unplug from our devices. The teenagers played board games and had a blast. The cabin and the scenery it provided were amazing. We come to Glacier every year and this was our most favorite stay.
The check in process couldn’t have been easier. The manager helped us out immediately when we unfortunately locked ourselves out. The home was very clean and couldn’t have been in a better spot. Loved every minute there.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Red Meadow Lodge. It was great for our family to be unplugged and enjoy the area. The house is very well appointed and is classically rustic with just the right amount of modern convenience. The property is great for the kids to explore or just to relax on the deck or around a fire. The property manager was great and the owner was very kind. Great folks! Don’t be afraid to explore the surrounding region as it offers a lot of adventure. We would not hesitate to return.
This property is absolutely amazing. I only regret we couldn’t stay forever. Never wanted for a thing. Cannot wait to return.
Beautiful setting and view! Remote location. Rustic but very nicely updated cabin. Plenty of towels! Plenty of good quality cooking gear! Good water pressure and plenty of hot water! And, the property manager Karina was always prompt with responses and good info! Stay here!
We had an awesome time. There are so many things to do in glacier but staying and relaxing at this cabin was at the top of our list. Wonderful views!
This place truly is amazing! It was difficult coming home from this beautiful spot. Really tranquil. The house is perched above the Flathead river with amazing views of the river and the peaks of West Glacier from both the front room and master. The house is very functional and well thought out especially for being off the grid. It was very clean and neat and well stocked with all the staples. Sitting around the fire pit above the river at night is the best! And don’t miss The Mercantile in Polebridge. Karina was really responsive to any questions we had and gave us great information on the surrounding area. We definitely plan on coming back.
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