Lake McDonald, Montana
Lake McDonald: Located at an elevation of 3,225 feet in Flathead County, Montana, this glacially carved basin forms the largest lake within Glacier National Park.
About
Lake McDonald is a city located in the county of Flathead in the U.S. state of Montana.
Quick Facts about Lake McDonald
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.6208,-113.8718 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 09:33:39 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 35℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake McDonald is located at 48°37'15"N 113°52'18"W (48.6208000, -113.8717800).
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Weather
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph. C...
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lake McDonald, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGL | West Glacier | Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd. | RAIL |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
| ESM | Essex | 290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd | RAIL |
| GPK | East Glacier Park | 400 Highway 49 North | RAIL |
| BRO | Browning | Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lake McDonald.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier Post Office | West Glacier (MT) | 59936 |
Other cities in Flathead County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Flathead County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Whitefish | 8,713 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Columbia Falls | 6,209 | Town in Montana, United States |
| Bigfork | 4,270 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Somers | 1,109 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America |