Need To Know
Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations Required
A timed entry 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 June 13 through September 28, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to a timed entry vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. A timed entry vehicle reservation does not include a park pass, and the park pass does not serve as a timed entry vehicle reservation.
Learn more about the 2025 Pilot Timed Entry 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 timed entry 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 timed entry vehicle reservation for Going-to-the-Sun Road (West). All visitors will be able to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road without a timed entry vehicle reservation going west from St. Mary.
Service reservations are not available in the North Fork area.
For a list of qualifying camping, lodging, and service reservations, please visit Glacier National Park's vehicle reservation page .
Purchasing a Vehicle Reservation
Timed entry vehicle reservations are not available in the park. Timed entry vehicle reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork area, 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 timed entry vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. A timed entry vehicle reservation does not include a park pass, and the park pass does not serve as a timed entry 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 timed entry vehicle reservation ready prior to your arrival.
Directions
Going-to-the-Sun Road
The Going-to-the-Sun Road has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park.
West Side
- West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles from Kalispell).
- West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier.
- Camas Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 489 north (aka North Fork Road) for 22 miles, turn south onto Camas Road until you reach the Camas Entrance Station.
East Side
- St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles. Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
North Fork
- Polebridge Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Hwy 489 north (aka North Fork Road) for 35 miles towards the town of Polebridge. Turn right onto Polebridge Loop for about a mile. Turn left onto Glacier Drive and continue until you reach the Polebridge Entrance Station (approximately 1.5 miles).
- The North Fork is a primitive area of the park, with no cell service and rough, unimproved roads. To avoid vehicle breakdowns in a remote area without cell service, only vehicles with high clearance and 12-ply rated tires or higher should visit the North Fork area.
Approximate Drive Times
Times listed below are estimates and will vary based on road construction, traffic, and time of day.
Going-to-the-Sun Road (Paved road)
- West Glacier to St. Mary: 2 hours
St. Mary (Paved roads)
- From Great Falls: 2.5 hours
- From Kalispell via HWY 2: 2.5 hours
West Glacier (Paved roads)
- From Kalispell: 45 minutes
- From Great Falls: 3 hours
North Fork (Dirt Roads)
- From Kalispell: 1.5 hours
- From West Glacier: 1 hour
