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Glacier National Park

Park ClosureOct 19, 2026

Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure

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Large mountains dotted with snow loom above a rocky meadow filled with yellow flowers.

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 Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Group Camping
Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Fishing
Food
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Boat Tour
Hands-On
Citizen Science
Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horse Camping (see also camping)
Horseback Riding
Paddling
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Whitewater Rafting
Junior Ranger Program
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Snow Play
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store

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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Weather

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

Oct 21, 2026

White Nose Syndrome Detected in Bats in Glacier National Park

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Glacier National Park has confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in a little brown bat found deceased in the Saint Mary area of the park in May. Samples collected from live bats in June also confirmed the presence of Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes WNS, in multiple bats on the park’s east side. These are the first detections of both the fungus and WNS in Glacier National Park and Glacier County.

Oct 15, 2026

Tularemia Detected in Glacier National Park’s Many Glacier Valley

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Park officials have confirmed that two dead snowshoe hares were found in Glacier National Park’s Many Glacier Valley tested positive for tularemia, a rare but serious bacterial disease.

Oct 9, 2026

Temporary Closure in Alpine Sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – With temperatures drastically lowering, Glacier National Park is expecting rain and possible snowfall this weekend. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, a temporary road closure in the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road will be implemented. The closure will extend from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$35.00
Entrance - Per Person$20.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$30.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25.00