Last updated: June 16, 2023
Place
Apgar Village
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Amenities
23 listed
Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection, Backcountry Permits, Beach/Water Access, Bear Spray Purchase/Rental, Bicycle - Rental, Boat Ramp, Boat Rental, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Food/Drink - Bar/Alcohol For Sale, Food/Drink - Coffee, Food/Drink - Ice Cream, Food/Drink - Restaurant/Table Service, Food/Drink - Snacks, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot
Apgar Village is named for Milo Apgar, an early settler who came to Lake McDonald in the 1890s with the intention of farming. In time, Apgar and other homesteaders realized tourism made for better business, and began catering to visiting tourists.
Today, Apgar Village remains an important and busy stop along Going-to-the-Sun Road—home to the wilderness permit office, the Apgar Nature Center and a boat launch, along with boat and bike rentals, various gift stores, and a convenience store / restaurant.
The foot of Lake McDonald, where Apgar Village sits, is an important place for indigenous communities like the Kootenai, and has been for thousands of years.
Today, Apgar Village remains an important and busy stop along Going-to-the-Sun Road—home to the wilderness permit office, the Apgar Nature Center and a boat launch, along with boat and bike rentals, various gift stores, and a convenience store / restaurant.
The foot of Lake McDonald, where Apgar Village sits, is an important place for indigenous communities like the Kootenai, and has been for thousands of years.