Granite Park Chalet

Granite Park Chalet is a mountain hut in Glacier National Park, Montana, located at over 6,600 feet elevation in the Continental Divide area. The stone and wood structure provides basic overnight accommodations for hikers who trek to this remote location.

The chalet was built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway to house rail passengers exploring Glacier National Park. It was part of the early tourism development when the railroad opened mountain areas to visitors.

The building displays rustic construction using stone and wood, typical of mountain lodges from this era. Its simple, functional design reflects how people lived and worked in remote high-altitude locations.

Visitors must bring their own food and collect water from a source about quarter-mile away on a mountain trail. The lodging is available from late June through early September and should be booked in advance due to its remote location and limited capacity.

The chalet retains many of its original building elements from 1914, standing as evidence of early mountain construction methods. Despite being over a century old, it continues to operate as active lodging while maintaining its original character.

Location: Flathead County

Inception: 1914

Architectural style: rustic architecture

Part of: Great Northern Railway Buildings

Website: http://graniteparkchalet.com

GPS coordinates: 48.77087,-113.77241

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00