Montana · National Park
Glacier entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Glacier charges $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). Non-US residents 16 and older add $100 unless they hold a pass. 8 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | (Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30) This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | (Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30) This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | (Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30) Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Glacier via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $75 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $200 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Glacier also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Apgar Campground, 188 reservable of 194 sites
- Fish Creek Campground, 178 reservable of 178 sites
- St. Mary Campground, 148 reservable of 148 sites
- Many Glacier Campground, 110 reservable of 109 sites
- Two Medicine Campground, 101 reservable of 100 sites
- Avalanche Campground, 87 reservable of 87 sites
- Rising Sun Campground, 83 reservable of 84 sites
- Sprague Creek Campground, 25 reservable of 25 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Glacier National Park is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. An entrance fee is required, even when entrance stations are not staffed. Instructions are available at each entrance for self-payment.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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