Glacier National Park 2025 entry
Includes information on:
2025 Timed Entry
2025 Many Glacier Entry
Implications of Federal Cuts to Public Land
Uncut Guide to Glacier National Park
2025 Timed Entry
Entry requirements
A reservation is required to enter Glacier National park between June 13th and September 28th between the hours of 7am and 3pm. One reservation per car required.
Which entrances does this apply to?
North Fork Entrance & the West Entrance require reservations to enter between those house. See the next page for information on Many Glacier entry details.
DOES ANYTHING ELSE FORGO THE NEED FOR A RESERVATION?
Yes, if you have a qualified activity or lodging booked inside the park you do not need a reservation. Lodging, camping, and specific commercial activities within specified areas (boat tours & horseback rides) apply. Some campsites such as Apgar, do not count. Be sure to double check with the link above. Tribal members do not need a reservation.
WHEN CAN I MAKE A RESERVATION?
120-days prior to your travel date, you can book a reservation at 8 am MT on a rolling basis starting on
February 13, 2025. If you don’t make a reservation on the first released date, next day reservation are available at
7 pm MT starting June 13, 2025.
HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION?
You can make a reservation online at recreation.gov. I recommend creating an account and logging in. Reservation cost is $2. You may need to log on to book the reservation exactly at the minute to ensure getting a pass. In 2024, I was able to book a next day reservation right at release time with a little big of a lag on the site.
WHAT IF I DIDN’T GET A RESERVATION?
You can enter the park before 7am and after 3pm; however, there can be backed up lines to enter before 7am so you want to arrive early enough to enter well before 7am. You can also enter the park though an entrance that does not require a reservation.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Glaciers Vehicle Registration Call Center: 855-450-8747
2025 Many Glacier Entry
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH MANY GLACIER?
Many Glacier will have limited access due to construction in 2025 which will reduce parking by half. There is restricted access to Many Glacier from July 1, 2025 to is September 21, 2025.
how can i visit many glacier in 2025?
By purchasing a ticket with recreation.gov, securing lodging reservations at Many Glacier Lodge, having a commercial service booked (boat tour or horseback tours).
WHEN CAN I MAKE A RESERVATION?
You can book a shuttle reservation seven days prior to visit (8 am starting June 24, 2025) or the night before
7 pm starting June 30, 2025.
WHAT IF MY TRAILHEAD is in A DIFFERENT AREA like swiftcurrent?
All trailheads will start from Many Glacier Lodge parking lot. This can add about two miles
each way to hiking trails.
DOES THAT MEAN OTHER MANY GLACIER SITES ARE CLOSED?
Yes, these facilities are closed for the season: Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, Many Glacier Campground, all trailhead parking in Swiftcurrent area, and private personal watercraft access to all waters in Many Glacier Valley.
WHAT ABOUT SURROUNDING THOSE DATES?
Parking will be limited to Many Glacier Lodge parking lot and will fill up quickly. Arrive early to secure a spot.
WHEN WILL THIS BE COMPLETED?
Planned completion date is mid-May 2026.
Implications of Federal Cuts to Public Land
Under the Trump administration, there are specific considerations to note for 2025 that inevitably will have negative implications for public land, wildlife, wildfire risk mitigation/response, tourists, and surrounding communities.
Federal funding has been cut and thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park employees have been laid off to service areas that already operate under-budget and are under-staffed.
We will likely see closures at parks around the country unable to maintain the current conditions. Here are some of the services that may not be available or effected due to staffing shortages and increased tourism:
Search and rescue programs
Wildfire prevention
Wildfire response
Wildlife and endangered species protection
Trail maintenance
Bathroom facilities (either closed or unmaintained)
Long-lines to enter the park
Closed visitor centers
Shuttle services
Limited park resources
Unplanned park closures
Research halted
Closed park programs and tours
Now, more than ever, responsible tourism is essential for visiting these fragile places. Practice leave no trace, hold each other accountable in a kind way, be informed about wildlife safety, and understand basic first-aid as assistance may not be available.
Here’s what you can do to help protect the parks so they are here for generations to come:
Use this template make for you to send a letter to Congress: https://act.npca.org/page/79056/action/1
Donate or fundraise for conservation groups:
Use social media to spread the word about the implications of these changes and encourage others to take action
Encourage businesses you shop with to speak out and publicly support park funding
Volunteer during your trip: