Rocky Point
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Grizzly bears frequent the Lake McDonald shoreline, especially in late summer and fall when spawning fish draw them in. Make noise on the trail and carry bear spray — this is not optional in Glacier.
The rocks at the point itself can be slippery when wet. The drop into the lake is not dramatic, but a twisted ankle on slick stone a half-mile from the trailhead is still no fun.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Hit this trail early morning before the Fish Creek Campground crowd wakes up — you'll likely have Rocky Point to yourself, and the light on Lake McDonald is at its most dramatic before 9 AM.
The trailhead is easy to miss if you're not staying at Fish Creek. Look for the unmarked pullout about 0.2 miles north of the campground entrance on Camas Road — there's space for maybe four or five cars.
Bring a polarizing filter if you're shooting photos. Lake McDonald's famous colored rocks on the lakebed only pop when you cut the surface glare, and Rocky Point gives you the shallow-water angles that make those shots work.