Saint Mary Lake Overlook
Saint Mary Lake is the second largest lake in Glacier National Park.
Plan Around Saint Mary Lake Overlook
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Saint Mary Lake Overlook Details
Saint Mary Lake is the second largest lake in Glacier National Park. It's situated at 4,485-feet, and cold — unlike the park's largest lake, Lake McDonald, you won't see people swimming in it. The alpine lake is surrounded by mountain peaks that rise more than 4,000 feet. The Saint Mary Lake Overlook is west of the Wild Goose Island pullout. Little Chief Mountain towers above you at the lookout. It's a great spot to watch for wooden tour boats on the lake, or to catch the sunrise.
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Nearby Parks Around Saint Mary Lake Overlook
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Saint Mary Lake Overlook
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0.2 mi away
Wild Goose Island Viewpoint
Wild Goose Island Viewpoint is one of the most photographed places in the world.
0.5 mi away
Rising Sun Campground
The Rising Sun Campground is located where "the mountains meet the prairies," near St. Mary Lake and six miles west of the St. Mary Visitor's Center on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
0.5 mi away
Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a very popular stop for Glacier National Park visitors; it is located seven miles from the east entrance.
0.6 mi away
Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins
Six miles west of the St. Mary Visitor's Center along the Going-to-the-Sun Road is Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins.
