WESTERN MONTANA TRAVEL INFORMATION: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

PLEASE NOTE: While we always encourage responsible recreation, this year, visitors are being asked to step up their efforts and be even more mindful of their presence and impact while enjoying the outdoors. 

VISITING GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Vehicle Reservations

  • Vehicle reservations are not required until June 13, 2025.
  • June 13 – September 28, 2025, a timed-entry vehicle reservation is required for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each location requires a separate reservation.
  • Timed-entry vehicle reservations are now available on a 120-day, in-advance, rolling basis.
    • Timed-entry vehicle reservations must be purchased online at recreation.gov in advance or by contacting the call center at 877.444.6777 (toll-free), 606.515.6777 (international) or 877.833.6777 (TDD).
  • Learn more about the vehicle reservation system here.

Going-to-the-Sun Road Status

  • The alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed to vehicles for the season. 
  • Snow clearing of the Going-to-the-Sun Road has begun, and hiking and biking is allowed up to the snow plow level. 

Construction Delays + Closures

  • 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.
    • Access to all trails will begin at the Many Glacier Hotel upper parking lot. Detours may add up to an extra mile each way to hiking distances. 
  • Read about construction delays and closures here.

Current Operations

  • Primitive camping is available at Apgar and St. Mary Campgrounds.
  • Restrooms and potable water are available at Apgar Visitor Center plaza 24 hours a day.
  • Park concessioners operating lodging, restaurants, boat rentals, horseback rides and bus tours are still closed for the season.
  • Buy your national park entrance pass in advance here.

RECREATE RESPONSIBLY

Know before you go. Plan ahead and be prepared, ensuring safer, more enjoyable travels and less impact.

Play it safe. Pack the right gear, take precautions, know your limits, and engage in activities that match your skill level.

Explore mindfully. Be thoughtful about and aware of your impact, embrace inclusivity, and respect communities and fellow adventurers.

Leave no trace. Respect all public lands, waters, tribal lands and local communities. Pack it in, pack it out.

Tread lightly. Take care of our trails and waterways by riding responsibly specific to your motorized activity.

Keep our waters clean. Help prevent aquatic invasive species by following Clean.Drain.Dry. principles and watercraft inspections requirements.

Be wildlife wise. View wildlife from a safe distance. Never approach, touch or feed wildlife. Carry bear spray and know how to use it.

Respect tribal lands. Recognize and acknowledge when you enter tribal lands, know tribal guidelines, and secure a tribal conservation permits for recreation.

Follow fire safety. Help prevent wildland fires. Attend to and extinguish campfires properly, and know current fire restrictions.

Read more about recreating responsibly here.

TRAVEL ON TRIBAL LANDS

Please be aware of when you are traveling on tribal lands. It’s important to be mindful and respectful of a tribe’s unique culture, history and traditions. It’s also important to “know before you go” in terms of recreation permits and policies that may be different from Montana law. Read more about respectful travel on Tribal Lands here.

Recreation + Permits: When recreating on tribal lands, note that tribal conservation and fishing permits are required. Some areas are restricted to tribal use (enrolled tribal members) only; please be respectful.

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