Glacier National Park

Sunset on the mountains at the head of Lake McDonald
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.
Map showing location of park.
Glacier National Park Taking Comments on Multiple Utility Projects
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 6, 2025] – Glacier National Park is beginning civic engagement for proposed water and wastewater system improvements at the St. Mary, Two Medicine, Logan Pass, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Many Glacier Hotel developed areas, and at Granite Park Chalet. Existing water and wastewater systems in these areas provide service to the most visited places in the park, but are outdated and deteriorating, requiring continuous, costly maintenance.
Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment available for public input
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 10, 2025] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the park’s proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP). The EA is available for public review and comment until March 12 online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FMP2024.
Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations open February 13
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 7, 2025] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 am Mountain Time.
Glacier Park to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction 
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 16, 2025] – Today, park officials announced that due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025.
First virtual meeting on improving visitor experiences at Glacier National Park scheduled for November 21 at 5 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 20, 2024] – Glacier National Park reminds friends, neighbors and the visiting public that the first virtual meeting to hear from park staff regarding improving visitor experiences will be held on November 21 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Large mountains dotted with snow loom above a rocky meadow filled with yellow flowers.
Photo by NPS Photo
A double waterfall blurs over layered rocks.
Photo by NPS Photo
Looking down into the lobby of the Lake McDonald Lodge from the balcony
Photo by NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank
Clouds of orange and red sit above dark-gray mountains; snow dots the mountain peaks.
Photo by NPS Photo
A small, brown and white structure sits on a rocky top with mountain peaks in the distance.
Photo by NPS Photo
Jagged peaks rise out of a forested valley and an empty road curves off into the distance.
Photo by NPS Photo
Silhouetted mountains and flowers against a night sky filled with stars and a milky band of light.
Photo by NPS Photo