Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservations
Glacier National Park piloted a vehicle reservation system for the summer of 2024. Vehicle reservations were required beginning May 24 for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork and on July 1 for Many Glacier. Vehicle reservations ended for the 2024 season on September 9. Information about the 2025 vehicle reservation pilot will be announced in the fall of 2024. Check the park website regularly for updates.
Need to Know
- Vehicle Reservations Required
A vehicle reservation is required for each automobile and motorcycle entering the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor via the West Entrance, just past the Apgar Campground, and the North Fork area of the park from May 24 through September 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vehicle reservations are also required for Many Glacier from July 1 through September 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to a vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. A vehicle reservation does not include a park pass, and the park pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation.
Learn more about the 2024 Pilot Vehicle Reservation System on Glacier National Park's Website.
- Service Reservations
Visitors with lodging, camping (including front country developed campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation, or commercial activity reservations originating east of Logan Pass cannot be used instead of a vehicle reservation for access past the Apgar Check Point heading west on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Visitors with service reservations along Going-to-the-Sun Road in locations east of Logan Pass (ex: Rising Sun and St. Mary campgrounds/boating) will need to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road via the St. Mary Entrance if they do not possess a vehicle reservation for Going-to-the-Sun Road (West). All visitors will be able to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road without a vehicle reservation going west from St. Mary.
Visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations within Many Glacier can use their reservation for entry instead of a $2 reservation to gain access to the portion of the park for which they have a reservation.
Service reservations are not available in the North Fork area.
Wilderness camping permits or proof of a registered campsite allow vehicle access to the area in the which reservation is valid for the day/s of service (i.e., a wilderness camping permit for a trail in Many Glacier only provides access to Many Glacier and no other areas of the park).
For a list of qualifying camping, lodging, and service reservations, please visit Glacier National Park's vehicle reservation page .
- Purchasing a Vehicle Reservation
Vehicle reservations are not available in the park. Vehicle reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the North Fork area, and Many Glacier valley are ONLY available online at Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov app, or through the Recreation.gov Call Center (Reservation Line: 877-444-6777).
- Park Pass
In addition to a vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. A vehicle reservation does not include a park pass, and the park pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation.
Park passes may be purchased at entrance stations or online. Qualifying passes will be checked along with a photo ID at the time of entry. Visitors with a qualifying pass such as an Interagency Annual, Senior, Lifetime, Access, Military, or other valid park pass do not need to purchase another pass. Park passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced. Only one park pass is required per vehicle. For a full list of qualifying park passes, please visit Glacier National Park's Fees & Passes page.
- Changing Conditions
Conditions in Glacier National Park can change quickly. Temporary road closures and delays are possible. Check the park website for current conditions .
To avoid congestion-related delays, visitors are encouraged to use the St. Mary Entrance to access Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- Cell Reception
Cell service is unreliable or unavailable in and around the park. Please have a printed copy, downloaded digital copy, or screenshot of your vehicle reservation ready prior to your arrival.
Booking Windows
Vehicle reservations will be available on Recreation.gov through two types of booking windows:
1) Rolling advanced 120-day reservations will be released as follows:
- A portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork area vehicle reservations will be available 120 days or approximately four months in advance on a daily rolling basis, beginning January 25 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time. Reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork are good for one day.
- A portion of Many Glacier reservations will be available beginning March 3, 2024, at 8 a.m. These will be released 120 days or approximately four months in advance on a daily rolling basis at 8 a.m. Mountain Time. Reservations for Many Glacier are good for one day.
2) Rolling next day reservations will be released as follows:
- Next day vehicle reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork area will be available at 7 p.m. Mountain Time for next-day entry, starting on May 23, 2024, on a daily rolling basis.
- Next day vehicle reservations for the Many Glacier valley will be available at 7 p.m. Mountain Time for next-day entry, starting on June 30, 2024, on a daily rolling basis.
Changes and Cancellations
Vehicle reservations cannot be sold, auctioned, or transferred.
Vehicle reservations are non-refundable and can be cancelled within 24 hours of your reservation start date.
If you are unable to use a purchased vehicle reservation, please cancel the reservation on recreation.gov.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ATTN: VISITOR USE MANAGEMENT PO BOX #128 WEST GLACIER MT 59936
Phone Number
406-888-7800 OR GLAC_QUESTIONS@NPS.GOV
