The KOA is located at the southwestern end of Lower St. Mary Lake, less than 2,000 feet from Glacier Park. “Communication with the locals has been in disarray and caused panic,” Brooke said.

Later Wednesday, Glacier County and Blackfeet tribal authorities began the evacuations in St. Mary. The National Park Service also evacuated the St. Mary Visitor Center and administrative offices.

In Glacier National Park, officials evacuated the 72-room Rising Sun Motor Inn and a nearby campground with 84 spots. They also evacuated the 148-site St. Mary campground, one of the largest in ...

They also evacuated the 148-site St. Mary campground, one of the largest in the park. Glacier Park Lodges general manager Marc Ducharme told the Hungry Horse News that about 150 guests and 60 ...