Glacier lilies dot the landscape off the Highline Trail.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Activities
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group Camping
Directions
Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. By car you can access Glacier via Highway 2, which runs along the southern boundary of the park. You can reach the east side of the park via Highway 89. The nearest airports are in Kalispell and Great Falls, Montana.
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Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Expect warm, sunny summer days but be ready for any type of conditions. In the winter, temperatures can fall well below freezing and typically the park receives considerable amounts of snow. Glacier's geography, straddling the Continental Divide, sets the stage for clashes of two very different climates. Warm, wet Pacific air moves in from the west, and cold, dry Arctic air flows from the northeast. They meet at the Divide.
News
Feb 18, 2026
Glacier National Park Announces 2026 Summer Operations
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 18, 2026] – Glacier National Park today announced it will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, including early morning express routes. Beginning July 1, weather permitting, private vehicle parking at Logan Pass will be limited to three hours. Vehicle reservations will not be required anywhere in the park in 2026.
Feb 12, 2026
2026 Construction Updates in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 12, 2026] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors of current and upcoming construction projects happening in the park.
Jan 5, 2026
Concessioner Selected to Provide Backcountry Lodging in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 5, 2026] – The National Park Service has selected Belton Chalets, Inc. to provide backcountry lodging, food and beverage, and other services at Glacier National Park under concession contract CC-GLAC004-26. The new contract will begin on Jan. 1, 2026, and has a term of 10 years.