Commissioners vote on RV Park is May 16

The Flathead County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a proposed RV Park and cabins in West Glacier at 10 a.m. May 16.

The park, proposed by Glacier Park Inc. was forwarded to the commissioners with a positive recommendation on a 5-3 vote by the county planning board earlier this month.

Glacier Park Inc. wants to develop 102 recreational vehicle spaces in addition to 25 rental cabins on a 178-acre forested tract of land just west of the main village site. The RV Park will have 63 acres of open space, 67 acres of residential area, and 47 acres for the campground. The actual developed land area is about 23 acres.

The park would also have its own water wells. A green space buffer would be around the park, and land that is adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Flathead River would remain undeveloped. GPI also has plans to provide a shuttle service for customers, and is going to build a public path through the property so people can walk to West Glacier and Glacier National Park if they want to.

But many West Glacier residents have opposed the Park, primarily because of traffic concerns and its impact to the small community.

There is no public hearing on the park in front of commissioners, but people can speak to it during the 8:45 a.m. general public comment period, though those comments, at least officially, won’t be taken into consideration.

Folks can write to the commissioners expressing their views. The easisest way is by email at: enelson@flathead.mt.gov.