Glacier National Park

Mid-July to mid-September. Going-to-the-Sun Road doesn't fully open until early-to-mid July most years. By late September it starts to close.

Four days minimum. Five if you do the east side (Many Glacier) and the west side (Lake McDonald) properly.

• Going-to-the-Sun Road end to end, ideally at sunrise
• Highline Trail from Logan Pass — 11 miles along the Garden Wall
• Many Glacier — the most spectacular zone, hands down
• Iceberg Lake hike or Grinnell Glacier
• Sunrise canoe on Two Medicine Lake

Skipping Many Glacier because it's a two-hour drive from the west side. Many Glacier is the best part of the park — bigger peaks, more wildlife, fewer day-trippers. Also: vehicle reservations are required for Going-to-the-Sun in summer, and they sell out instantly.

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  (Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30) This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. Visitors can enter the park at any time, if the entrance station is not staffed, a self-registration area is available for purchasing a 7-day park pass.

  $35.00

• Entrance - Per Person

  (Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30) This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $20.00

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  (Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30) Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $30.00

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $25.00

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $75.00

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $100.00

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $200.00

• Nonresident

  Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

  $100.00

• Apgar Campground

  Reserve ↗

• Avalanche Campground

  Reserve ↗NPS info ↗

• Bowman Lake

• Cut Bank

  NPS info ↗

• Fish Creek

  Reserve ↗

• Kintla Lake

• Logging Creek

• Many Glacier Campground

  Reserve ↗

• Quartz Creek

• Rising Sun Campground

• Sprague Creek Campground

  Reserve ↗

• St. Mary Campground

  Reserve ↗

• Two Medicine Campground

  Reserve ↗

Do I need a vehicle reservation?

Yes, in summer, for Going-to-the-Sun Road and several other corridors. Released in batches months in advance plus a day-before window. Check current year's system.

How dangerous are the grizzlies?

Real but manageable. Carry bear spray, make noise, hike in groups, store food properly. Park rangers will lend you a refresher at any visitor center.

Are there still glaciers?

About 25, down from ~150 in 1850. Most are predicted to be gone by 2030. Grinnell and Sperry are the most accessible.