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Glacier National Park

CautionAug 7, 2026

Air Quality Impacted by Wildfire Smoke

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InformationJun 26, 2026

Two Medicine North Shore Trailhead Reroute

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InformationJun 22, 2026

Going-to-the-Sun Road is Open for 2026 Season

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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

Aug 24, 2026

Glacier National Park Invites Volunteers to 2026 Annual Hawk Watch Events

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on Sept. 21 and Hawk Watch Open House on Oct. 3.

Jul 15, 2026

Glacier National Park to plug historic oil well near Kintla Lake

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 15, 2026] – Glacier National Park will begin work in late July to plug the historic Butte Oil Well at Kintla Lake. The well, which predates the establishment of the park, was selected for plugging after monitoring detected leaking gases. Work is expected to continue for several weeks and be completed in fall 2026.

Jul 2, 2026

Glacier National Park Invites Volunteers to Join in the 2026 Annual Noxious Weed Blitz

West Glacier, Mont. [June 25, 2026] – The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the Annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 9, 2026. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Glacier.

Entrance Fees

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