Glacier National Park Ticketed Entry
Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. Entry Tickets are required for the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) May 28, 2021 - September 6, 2021. Visitors must also have a park entrance pass, which can be reserved in advance from the Glacier National Park site pass page, or a Interagency Pass. An entrance pass or an interagency pass is needed to enter Glacier National Park to cover the cost of your entrance fee. Your GTSR entry ticket does not include an entrance pass and the entrance pass does not serve as a GTSR entry ticket. The entrance pass will cover your entrance fee; however, entrance fees can be paid in person at the park if you don't have a pass.
With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR). Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you. Entry Tickets are only required for the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) corridor between the hours of 6am-5pm. Entry tickets are $2 per vehicle and are required to enter at the West Entrance and/or St. Mary. Entry Tickets are not required to access other areas of the park.
Notifications and Alerts
Notice: Glacier National Park Ticketed Entry reservations will no longer be required starting September 07, 2021.
Need to Know
- Only Going-to-the-Sun Road Requires Reservations
Entry Tickets are only required for the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) between the hours of 6am-5pm. Entry tickets are $2 per vehicle and are required in addition to a Park Pass or Interagency Pass to enter at the West Entrance and/or St. Mary, or the Camas Road.
- Reservation Rules
One vehicle/motorcycle per reservation. Entry Tickets are good for 7 days.
- Park Entrance Pass Required
Entry Tickets and Park Passes are two separate kinds of reservation. Park Passes are required for all visitors to cover their entrance fee to the park. Visitors with an Entry Ticket are also required to have a Park Pass (Park Passes are either an Annual, Lifetime, or 7- day Pass that can be purchased at the park). Glacier-specific 7-day passes can be purchased prior to arriving for your reservation on Recreation.gov website. For a Glaicer specific 7-day pass, you can purchase them here: Glacier National Park Site Pass - Recreation.gov.
- Printed/Digital Ticket Required
Please have a printed or digital copy of your GTSR entry ticket available to be scanned at the park entrance station. Pass holders must provide Annual or Lifetime Pass (if applicable) for validation. Cell service can be unreliable in the summer. Please be sure to download your digital pass on your mobile device before arriving at the park entrance.
Individual whose name is printed on the ticket/pass must be present in vehicle and provide photo ID to validate.
- Exceptions to Required Going-to-the-Sun Road Reservations
Entry Tickets are not required for visitors who:
• Have overnight reservations at Fish Creek Campground and Apgar Campground group sites
• Have reservations at any lodges, motels or chalets located within Glacier National Park’s GTSR corridor.
• Have reservations for horseback rides, guided hikes or boat tours within Glacier’s GTSR corridor.
• Have a bus Ticket-to-Ride for the park’s internal shuttle.
• Are Tribal members, private landowners (including guests), business owners and employees
Please be prepared to show proof of reservation (printed or digital copy) when you arrive at the entrance station.
- Vehicle Size Restrictions Along the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Vehicles, and vehicle combinations, longer than 21 feet (including bumpers) or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors), are prohibited between Avalanche Campground and Rising Sun picnic area parking. Vehicles, and vehicle combinations, over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from Logan Pass to the Loop due to rock overhangs. More information on vehicle restrictions can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrinfo.htm
- Changing Conditions
Conditions in Glacier can change quickly. Temporary road closures and delays are always possible. Check the park’s website for current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
- Tickets are Non-Transferable
Resale or auction of GTSR entry tickets is prohibited.
Booking Windows
Entry Tickets for the Going-to-the-Sun Road are required May 28, 2021 - September 6, 2021. Booking Window(s)
- Primary Booking Window: The initial release of tickets releases 60 days in advance. Example: On 4/29, tickets will be released through 6/28. On 4/30, tickets will be released through 6/29. First day requiring ticketing entry are 5/28th through 9/6.
- Secondary Booking Window: an additional batch of tickets are released two days in advance at 8 a.m. MT on a rolling daily window. Example: On May 26th, tickets will be available for May 28th; on May 27th tickets will be available for May 29th. First day requiring ticketed entry is 5/28th.
Changes and Cancellations
Tickets are non-refundable, but can be modified within 24 hours of your reservation start date.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
64 Grinnell Drive West Glacier MT 59936
Phone Number
406-888-7800
