Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins, at the edge of Glacier National Park, is perfect for outdoor exploration. Guests can fish nearby streams or snowshoe through winter landscapes, then browse the on-site shop, curl up in the library, or gather around the lobby fireplace.
Located in Columbia Falls, Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald, while Amazing Fun Center and Big Sky Waterpark are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Glacier Anglers. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snow tubing. Visit our Columbia Falls travel guide
Located close to Glacier National Park, Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins provides shopping on site, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and snowshoeing at this lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a gift shop
Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not allow guests younger than 12 years old in the Bed & Breakfast rooms. Children of all ages are welcome in the cabins.
This property requires a 50% deposit upon booking.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins located?
Situated on a river, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Amazing Fun Center, Glacier National Park, and Big Sky Waterpark. Glacier Anglers and Lake McDonald are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Smoky Bear Ranch Bed & Breakfast & Cabins Reviews
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Best place to stay near Glacier National Park.
Amazing rooms, amazing breakfast, best hosts.
They are simply amazing and make your stay most memorable.
A little hard to find but the owners could not have been nicer or more helpful. They are very knowledgeable about Glacier with lots of hiking suggestions. Breakfast was huge and very good
Scott and Nancy were awesome. My room was nice and cozy. They are very knowledgeable about the area. Nancy also cooked up a great breakfast as well. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Cute place with friendly host. Super knowledgeable. Homemade breakfast in the AM for free, and then you can fill out a form for $12 hiking lunch. Definitely would come back
This was the best place we stayed on our trip out west! The owners were super knowledgeable about the area and Glacier National Park. They served amazing hot breakfast both mornings and even allowed us to walk and explore their property near the river.
The lodge is very clean, comfortable and cozy. We had 2 wonderful breakfasts during our stay. Scott and Nancy are friendly and informative about the trails in the Glacier National Park.
This is a lovely family-run property, located in a quiet area about 10 miles from Columbia Falls. They provided us with maps and bear spray and all sorts of information about the area, and wonderful, home-cooked breakfasts each day. I would really describe this as a bit more of a 'bed and breakfast' than a hotel.
Serenity of property. Rising in morning to outstanding home cooked meal by Scott and Nancy. Local knowledge of Glacier Park provided us guidance which allowed us to enjoy our visit to Glacier.
My sons & I had an incredible stay in the cabin! My boys loved the cabin bedroom with the slanted ceiling. The games provided were a hit. Beautiful wooded view.
Nancy and her husband were very hospitable and provided a delicious breakfast each morning! Every day we came home to a clean room, small chocolates in our room and they were there for anything we needed (advice, maps, bear spray, etc!). We would absolutely go back and we are thankful for their hospitality!
Scott and Nancy provided recommendations to our schedule that enhanced our experience.
Bill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners were very friendly and helpful. The property was nice. It’s pretty secluded and you do go down quite a bit of gravel roads to get there. Over all it seemed a little pricey for what it was but it was our first b&b so really don’t know.
Nancy and Scott who run the place are very welcoming and so helpful with anything needed. A great resource. They provide a great breakfast each morning. It is located in the beautiful mountains about 15 minutes to the West Entrance. It was clean, and had an outdoorsy cabin feel.
Quite surprised with the reviews saying the owners friendly. We did not find them that way. Wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re offended by conservative talk radio being broadcast from a garden shed as you walk the grounds. If that doesn’t put you off just aware of what you are booking. The photos and price led us to believe we were booking a cabin with kitchen, as did the photos (of a cabin!) that accompanied the reservation email. It turned out to be a bedroom in the owner’s house. The owner at first blamed hotels.com for the mixup but later changed his story, saying he had emailed us the change - an email we never received.
Fantastic stay at the Smoky Bear Ranch. Cozy setup, great living room with a real fireplace that warms up the whole room. Bed and bathroom are clean and the owners do a bed turn and clean up the bathroom during the day. Excellent service and took care of us.
The highlight is the breakfast each morning with juice and coffee, freshly baked/cooked eggs, pastry and fruits. Better than home cooking.
Another is they have bear-spray you can borrow. Chance of a bear encounter is low, but this is a need-to-have if you are going on trails.
The only snag is the GPS that took us to wrong house/cabin. But the owner was 100% nice and told us that it's the next cabin down the road. Not sure if this will happen to you. Just fyi, Smoky Bear is on the left hand side. If your GPS takes to a cabin on the right, it's the wrong house/cabin.
This place is in a quiet spot about 20 minutes from GNP. Our hosts provided a fabulous breakfast, bear spray for our hikes, advice on the park and a comfortable, clean room.