Swiftcurrent Lake, Glacier National Park

Name: Swiftcurrent Lake
Address: Glacier National Park, United States

#7 among attractions in Glacier National Park

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Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier region of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. The Many Glacier Hotel, the largest hotel in the park, is along the east shore of the lake. Many hiking trails originate from the area and scenic tour boats provide access to the lake for visitors. ()

Alternative names: Length: 5280 ftWidth: 2640 ftElevation: 4882 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°47'42"N, 113°39'43"W

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Swiftcurrent Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morning Eagle, Fishercap Lake, Lake Josephine, Grinnell Point.

0.6 miSW
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Morning Eagle, Glacier National Park
17 min walk • The Morning Eagle is a tour boat located on Lake Josephine in Glacier National Park. The vessel was constructed in 1945, by J.W. Swanson and Arthur J. Burch. The Morning Eagle was originally named Big Chief and was launched on Swiftcurrent Lake. The name was changed in 1960 and the vessel was moved to Lake Josephine.
1.1 miW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Fishercap Lake, Glacier National Park
28 min walk • Fishercap Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Mount Wilbur is west of Fishercap Lake. The lake is almost adjacent to the Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District.
1.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Lake Josephine, Glacier National Park
30 min walk • Lake Josephine is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Swiftcurrent Lake is immediately to the northeast of Lake Josephine and the two lakes are separated by a short stream.
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grinnell Point, Glacier National Park
28 min walk • Grinnell Point is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Grinnell Point is an oft-photographed mountain, situated conspicuously just west of Swiftcurrent Lake across from the Many Glacier Hotel.
1 miNE
Rustic architecture
Many Glacier Barn and Bunkhouse, Glacier National Park
25 min walk • The Many Glacier Barn and Bunkhouse in Glacier National Park, also known as Packer's Roost East, were constructed to serve backcountry pack trail activities near the Many Glacier Hotel.
0.6 miW
Rustic architecture
Swiftcurrent Ranger Station Historic District, Glacier National Park
15 min walk • The Swiftcurrent Ranger Station is an example of the Swiss Chalet style that prevailed in the early years of Glacier National Park, before the establishment of the similar National Park Service Rustic style. The station was designed by Edward A. Nickel and built by Ole Norden and S. M. Askevold.
0.6 miW
Campsite, Rustic architecture
Many Glacier Campground Camptender's Cabin, Glacier National Park
15 min walk • The Many Glacier Campground Camptender's Cabin in Glacier National Park is an example of the National Park Service Rustic style.
0.7 miW
Rustic architecture
Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District, Glacier National Park
18 min walk • The Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District preserves a portion of the built-up area of Glacier National Park that documents the second phase of tourist development in the park.

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Which popular attractions are close to Swiftcurrent Lake?

Nearby attractions include Swiftcurrent Ranger Station Historic District, Glacier National Park (15 min walk), Many Glacier Campground Camptender's Cabin, Glacier National Park (15 min walk), Morning Eagle, Glacier National Park (17 min walk), Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District, Glacier National Park (18 min walk).