Grinnell Glacier from Lake Josephine / NPS

Glacier National Park will begin offering 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 AM Mountain Time. This corrects a previous announcement that incorrectly listed the release date as February 12. The correct date, February 13, is exactly 120 days before June 13, which is the first day timed entry vehicle reservations will be required.

From June 13 to September 28, 2025, visitors will need a timed entry reservation to access the West Side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork. Reservations can only be made through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Timed entry slots are available in two-hour blocks: 7 AM – 9 AM, 9 AM – 11 AM, 11 AM – 1 PM, and 1 PM – 3 PM. Visitors can enter at any time within their reserved block and stay in the park for the rest of the day. Those who miss their reserved time can enter after 3 PM.

Reservations will be available in two booking windows. Beginning February 13 at 8 AM Mountain Time, a portion of reservations will be released daily on a rolling basis 120 days in advance, allowing visitors to plan ahead. A second booking window will open on June 12, 2025, at 7 PM for next-day reservations, which is a good option for those already in the area or with flexible plans.

Each location requires a separate reservation, which can be made through Recreation.gov or its mobile app. Visitors should create an account before the reservation date to save time. The cost for booking is a two-dollar Recreation.gov processing fee.

Reservations can also be made by calling the Recreation.gov call center. Calling does not provide any advantage over booking online but offers an alternative for those without internet access. The call center is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM Mountain Time. The reservation lines are available at 877-444-6777 for toll-free calls, 606-515-6777 for international calls, and 877-833-6777 for TDD. A table with details on when portions of the 120-day rolling reservations will be released is included below.

 *In June, it is likely only a portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open. Check the park website for road status or sign up for text alerts. 

With limited amenities and services, the North Fork invites a more self-reliant visitor. The only services are outside the park entrance in the small community of Polebridge which is accessible without a reservation. There is no cell phone coverage. A four-wheel-drive vehicle and the ability to change a tire are recommended, as flat tires are common on the unimproved roads inside the park. First come, first served camping for this area can be arranged at the Polebridge Ranger Station on the first day of the visit and do not require a timed entry vehicle reservation. Please do not make a reservation for the North Fork without thorough research of the area and full intentions of using the reservation. 

 As in 2024, visitors will be able to access Apgar Village, Two Medicine, and the East Entrance to Going-to-the-Sun Road at St. Mary without a timed entry vehicle reservation. While visitors can access Going-to-the-Sun Road from the St. Mary Entrance without a reservation, visitors should be advised that if they drive west through the Apgar checkpoint into Apgar Village, they cannot reenter through the checkpoint driving east without a timed entry vehicle reservation for the appropriate time block or until after 3 pm.  

Like previous years, visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations can access their intended service within the Going-to-the-Sun Road reservation area with proof of their reservation. Only commercial reservations that originate beyond the Apgar vehicle reservation checkpoint and west of Logan Pass will provide entry in place of a vehicle reservation. As a reminder, lodging, camping (including Fish Creek and Apgar campgrounds), and commercial activity reservations originating in Apgar will not provide access beyond the Apgar vehicle reservation checkpoint. 

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 under a separate reservation system for a limited number of hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025. Visit the Road Construction and Infrastructure Project Work page to learn more.   

In addition to a timed entry vehicle reservation, each vehicle entering the park is required to have a n entrance pass  for any entry point into the park. These passes could include any of the following: a $35 vehicle entrance pass, good for seven days; a valid Interagency Annual/Lifetime Pass; or a Glacier National Park Annual Pass.  A timed entry vehicle reservation does not include an entrance pass, and the park entrance pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation.     

Pursuant to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, vehicle reservations are not required for tribal members throughout the park.   

As in past years, entry may be temporarily restricted in areas of the park that don’t require reservations, such as Two Medicine, if they become too congested for visitor safety and resource protection. Visitors with commercial service reservations (e.g., boat tours, lodging, horseback ride, guided hikes) in these areas will be permitted entry during temporary restrictions.   Sign up for text alerts to receive updates on temporary restrictions. 

Parking at Logan Pass, Apgar Village, and other areas may be congested or temporarily unavailable. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttles for hiker access to Logan Pass although waits for shuttles may be long depending on the time and location. Visitors are encouraged to check the  park website  frequently for updates and additional information.