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Bear country
Open 24/7
Main access
13 areas
Campgrounds
$35
7-day fee
Dark skies
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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 PassStrenuous · highest point on the road, 6,646 ftHidden Lake Trail nearby
Lake McDonaldEasy · largest lake in the parkScenic drive/paddling
Weeping WallRoadside · water cascades over the road in springSeasonal
Many Glacier Valley2 stops▾
Grinnell Glacier TrailStrenuous · one of the park's last accessible glaciers~10.6 mi RT
Iceberg Lake TrailModerate · turquoise lake, floating icebergs into summer~9.7 mi RT
East Side & Two Medicine1 stop▾
Two Medicine LakeEasy-moderate · quieter than the west sideBoat tours seasonal
Stream Flow2 gauges▾
Middle Fork Flathead River near West Glacier
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Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier
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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 ↗
Concession Information6 locations▾
Apgar Village4 locations▾
Camp Store & Gift ShopsGroceries · GiftsSeasonal
Eddie's CafeCasual diningSeasonal
Boat & Bike RentalsLake McDonaldSeasonal
Apgar Visitor CenterInfo · BookstoreYear-round, limited winter hours
Historic Lodges2 locations▾
Many Glacier HotelHistoric Swiss-chalet-style lodge, diningSeasonal
Lake McDonald LodgeHistoric lodge, dining, gift shopSeasonal
Park Contact Information