📷 GlacierNPS, Public domainTwo Medicine Lake
East Glacier Park, MT
The quieter southeast valley of Glacier National Park, with a tour boat, a campground and the short walk to Running Eagle Falls.
Two Medicine lies north of East Glacier and is considered the quieter southeast corner of Glacier National Park. At Two Medicine Lake you will find a historic general store, a boat ramp and tours on the historic wooden boat Sinopah; morning departures are said to offer the best light and calm water. A campground is located in the area.
About 4.5 miles (roughly 7 km) beyond the turnoff from Highway 49 you reach Running Eagle Falls, also called Trick Falls. The short, wheelchair-accessible trail is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) long. During snowmelt the water pours over the upper tier; in late summer it flows mainly through the lower one, hence the name. The falls are named after the Blackfeet warrior Running Eagle. Plan half a day for the falls and the lake; it can get crowded in summer.
- Nearest town
- East Glacier Park, MT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.4900, -113.3670
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Summit CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Two Medicine Lake · 17 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Rising Sun CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Two Medicine Lake · 83 pitchesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Devil Creek CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Two Medicine LakeTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Heart of Glacier RV Park & CabinsMotorhome stopover18 mi from Two Medicine LakeMotorhomes
- Johnson's Campground and RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Two Medicine LakeMotorhomes
- Avalanche CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Two Medicine Lake · 88 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Two Medicine Lake?
Two Medicine Lake is in East Glacier Park, MT, at GPS 48.4900, -113.3670. It is about 17 mi from Browning.
Can you camp near Two Medicine Lake?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Two Medicine, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Two Medicine Lake?
Two Medicine Lake is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Glacier’s quiet corners: North Fork and Two Medicine and Glacier light and grizzly country: by camper van over the Going-to-the-Sun Road and around Flathead Lake.
What is there to see near Two Medicine Lake?
Places worth a stop nearby: Museum of the Plains Indian (16 mi), Goat Lick Overlook (19 mi), Logan Pass – Going-to-the-Sun Road (21 mi) and Many Glacier Campground (25 mi).
When is the best time to visit Two Medicine Lake?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)