Lake McDonald Photos & Pictures
Browse our collection of Glacier National Park photos — from mirror-calm dawn reflections on the lake to the rainbow-colored pebble beaches, alpine meadows and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. All images taken at Lake McDonald and Glacier National Park. Use the search to find specific views, or browse by category. Planning to shoot sunset specifically? See the best sunset spots and timing guide →
About These Lake McDonald & Glacier National Park Images
Lake McDonald is one of the most photogenic destinations in the Rocky Mountain west. The lake's extraordinary clarity creates mirror-perfect reflections of the surrounding peaks; the famous rainbow-colored argillite pebbles glow through 30 feet of glacial water; and the Going-to-the-Sun Road passes through scenery that stops conversation. These photographs and pictures represent the full range of what Glacier National Park's western side has to offer — from the intimate scale of a cedar tree root to the vast panorama from Logan Pass.
Looking for specific Lake McDonald views or pictures? Use the search bar above to filter by keyword — try "sunrise", "reflection", "pebbles", "waterfall", "snow", "trail" or any landmark name. New photos are added as the collection grows. To view any image in full screen, simply click on it.
Planning a visit? See our complete planning guide, the Going-to-the-Sun Road guide and hiking trails near Lake McDonald.