The Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, Montana is located on the southern border of Glacier National Park. The Izaak has a reputation for providing a warm, friendly, clean, home-away-from-home experience and is an ideal choice for family vacations.  We have a variety of lodging options to suit guests.  The rooms at the Izaak Walton Inn have been remodeled to offer vintage charm, private bathrooms and a true feel for the Inn’s railway history. Our rooms do not have the distractions of televisions or telephones.  Stay in one of four unique caboose rentals, or six new family cabins. The Cabooses and Cabins offer a woodsy setting adjacent to our hiking trails.  Additional hiking trails are located in Glacier Park via the Walton Ranger Station just ¼ mile East of Essex on Highway 2.

For a truly unique and special experience, consider staying in our newest addition, the GN 441 Luxury Locomotive.  The ONLY locomotive in existence renovated into a living space.  The GN 441 offers beautiful & luxurious appointments including 400-year old reclaimed oak floors, full kitchen with granite countertop, king-sized bed, & queen-sized leather sofa bed.  Check it out on our GN 441 page.

We'll help plan activities to round out your vacation experience.  interpretive Red Bus or “Jammer” tours, whitewater raft trips.  Both tours offer a unique and educational look at the beauty and history of the park.

Travel to Essex, Montana via Amtrak!  Amtrak’s historic Empire Builder route boasts its only flagstop at Essex and stops practically at our door. 

For tickets, call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit their website at www.amtrak.com.  The station code for Essex, Montana is ESM. 

To explore areas of the park on your own schedule we offer car rentals for our guests. The Izaak Walton Inn provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature.  We are the only resort near Glacier National Park that is open year 'round with the summer season being the prime time to experience the park. 

The beauty of the mountains and the allure of the flowers growing wild is certainly something to behold. You will quickly discover why our Inn is called, "A place where time stands still and lets you catch up.”  Call us today to book your summer vacation!

When you are heading into the park, be sure to visit Eddie's Cafe, Gifts & Ice-Cream Shop (B)  located in Apgar Village. On the east side check out the Glacier Village Cafe (C), located in East Glacier along HWY 2, which offers free wi-fi.