Summary
$35
7-day fee
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Historic Crowd Data
Avg. monthly visitors, 2015–2024 · National Park Service
Light
Moderate
Busy
Very Busy
Peak season is July–August, when around 52% of annual visitors arrive. For lighter crowds, aim for October–May.
Plan Your Visit
Grizzly Country & Road SafetyBear spray required▾
Park Entrance & Going-to-the-Sun RoadOpen · check dates▾
Main Access
Open 24/7, 365 Days
West Glacier (Hwy 2) & St. Mary (Hwy 89)
Glacier is open year-round with no closing time — even when entrance stations aren't staffed, self-registration pay stations are available.
💡 Nearest airports are Kalispell (west side) and Great Falls (east side).
NPS directions ↗
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Highly Seasonal
Full alpine crossing, typically late June – mid-October
This 50-mile road over Logan Pass is one of the last to fully open each year — snowpack determines the date, sometimes not until July. It's usually the first major road to close each fall.
💡 Always check current status before planning a full crossing — the alpine section can close for weather even mid-summer.
NPS road status ↗
Vehicle Reservations
Ticketed Entry (Peak Season)
Going-to-the-Sun Rd & North Fork, summer
During peak summer, some corridors require a vehicle reservation in addition to your entrance pass. Check current-year requirements before you go — they vary by corridor and month.
💡 A valid campground or lodging reservation inside the ticketed corridor typically exempts you from needing a separate vehicle reservation.
Vehicle reservation info ↗
Campgrounds13 areas▾
Apgar Reservable ▾
Sites188
Price$30 summer / $20 primitive / free winter
NotesPark's largest campground, near Lake McDonald
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Fish Creek Reservable ▾
Sites178
Price$30/night
NotesMid-May – early Sept only
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Many Glacier Reservable ▾
Sites110
Price$30 summer / $20 primitive
Notes"Heart of the park," early June – mid-Sept
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
St. Mary Reservable ▾
Sites148
Price$30 summer / $20 primitive / free winter
NotesClosed Jan–Jun 2027 for construction
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Rising Sun Day-Of Booking Only ▾
Sites84
Price$30/night
NotesRecreation.gov same-day reservation only
Campground details ↗
Avalanche Reservable ▾
Sites87
Price$30/night
NotesMid-July – mid-Sept only
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Sprague Creek Reservable ▾
Sites25
Price$30/night
NotesNo towed units/trailers permitted
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Bowman Lake First-Come, First-Served ▾
Sites48
Price$25 summer / $15 primitive
NotesRough access road, North Fork area
Campground details ↗
Kintla Lake First-Come, First-Served ▾
Sites13
Price$25 summer / $15 primitive
NotesMost remote developed campground
Campground details ↗
Cut Bank First-Come, First-Served ▾
Sites14
Price$20/night
NotesPay via Recreation.gov app QR code onsite
Campground details ↗
Quartz Creek First-Come, First-Served ▾
Sites7
Price$15/night
NotesNo potable water, pit toilets only
Campground details ↗
Two Medicine Closed 2026 (Construction) ▾
Sites101 (normally)
NotesClosed for the entire 2026 season
Campground details ↗
Landmarks & Trailheads6 stops▾
Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor3 stops▾
Logan PassHidden Lake Trail nearby
Strenuous · highest point on the road, 6,646 ft
Lake McDonaldScenic drive/paddling
Easy · largest lake in the park
Weeping WallSeasonal
Roadside · water cascades over the road in spring
Many Glacier Valley2 stops▾
Grinnell Glacier Trail~10.6 mi RT
Strenuous · one of the park's last accessible glaciers
Iceberg Lake Trail~9.7 mi RT
Moderate · turquoise lake, floating icebergs into summer
East Side & Two Medicine1 stop▾
Two Medicine LakeBoat tours seasonal
Easy-moderate · quieter than the west side
Things to Do8 categories▾
Hiking Trails4 trails▾
Highline TrailStrenuous
Exposed traverse along the Garden Wall from Logan Pass to The Loop, with an optional spur to Grinnell Glacier Overlook
11.8 mi one-way · 2,388 ft gain
Hidden Lake OverlookModerate
Boardwalk climb behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center through alpine meadows frequented by mountain goats
2.6 mi RT · 608 ft gain
Avalanche LakeModerate
Forested climb from Trail of the Cedars to a turquoise lake ringed by waterfalls
4.6 mi RT · 741 ft gain
Grinnell GlacierStrenuous
Many Glacier's signature hike to views of Grinnell Glacier, Grinnell Lake & the Garden Wall; trailhead parking fills by 7 AM in July–Aug
~10 mi RT · 2,596 ft gain
Boat Tours4 lakes▾
Many GlacierGlacier Park Boat Co. · Seasonal
Narrated cruise across Swiftcurrent Lake & Lake Josephine; optional guided hike to Grinnell Glacier
Two MedicineGlacier Park Boat Co. · Seasonal
Cruise across Two Medicine Lake with an optional guided hike; running during 2026 construction
Rising SunGlacier Park Boat Co. · Seasonal
Narrated cruise on St. Mary Lake with an optional guided hike
Lake McDonaldGlacier Park Boat Co. · Seasonal
Cruise on the park's largest lake, departing near Lake McDonald Lodge
Horseback Riding3 locations▾
Many GlacierSwan Mountain Outfitters · Summer
Guided trail rides through the Many Glacier valley
Lake McDonaldSwan Mountain Outfitters · Summer
Guided rides near the park's largest lake
ApgarSwan Mountain Outfitters · Summer
Guided rides from the west-side hub; drop-camp gear transport available with a backcountry permit
Biking2 ways▾
Going-to-the-Sun RoadPeak-season hours restricted
Heavily restricted in peak season: eastbound Apgar–Logan Pass banned noon–6 PM, westbound Logan Pass–Apgar banned 3–6 PM
Multi-Use PathsYear-round
Fish Creek Bike Path, the Apgar–Headquarters paved path & other short routes; bikes permitted on all paved & unpaved park roads
Fishing3 rules▾
LicenseFree · in-park waters
No state license required inside the park, except when fishing the Middle Fork Flathead from park lands, which requires a Montana license
SeasonMay 16–Nov 30 (streams)
Standard stream season runs the third Saturday in May through November 30; lake fishing is open year-round
Native Fish RulesCatch & release
Native species, especially bull trout, must be released unharmed; only artificial flies & lures permitted in most waters
Red Bus Tours1 option▾
Historic Red BusesSeasonal · Reservation recommended
Xanterra-operated fleet of open-top vintage buses offering narrated tours and scheduled transportation between park lodges
Stargazing & Night SkyObservatory onsite▾
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Glacier's remote location and high elevation make for some of the darkest skies in the Lower 48 — the St. Mary area is home to the park's Dusty Star Observatory, and rangers host astronomy programs there in summer. Best on new-moon nights, away from West Glacier's lights. Bring warm layers even in July — mountain nights drop fast. NPS night sky info ↗
Bird WatchingTop 5 species▾
Golden Eagle
Soars along the Garden Wall
Bald Eagle
Fishes along Lake McDonald
Harlequin Duck
Nests along fast mountain streams
American Dipper
Forages underwater in cold creeks
Clark's Nutcracker
Seen near Logan Pass
Stream Flow2 gauges▾
Middle Fork Flathead River near West Glacier
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Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier
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Concession Information6 locations▾
Apgar Village4 locations▾
Camp Store & Gift ShopsSeasonal
Groceries · Gifts
Eddie's CafeSeasonal
Casual dining
Boat & Bike RentalsSeasonal
Lake McDonald
Apgar Visitor CenterYear-round, limited winter hours
Info · Bookstore
Historic Lodges2 locations▾
Many Glacier HotelSeasonal
Historic Swiss-chalet-style lodge, dining
Lake McDonald LodgeSeasonal
Historic lodge, dining, gift shop
Park Contact Information