Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservations
Glacier National Park will continue to implement a vehicle reservation system in the summer of 2023. In addition to a vehicle reservation, visitors also need a park pass. There are several areas of the park affected by the vehicle reservation system.
A revised Help Center Article will be available once the 2023 Vehicle Reservation System has been updated.
Notifications and Alerts
Glacier National Park will require vehicle reservations in 2023. See Glacier National Park’s website and press release for more information, including vehicle reservation dates and specific details. When vehicle reservations become available, this page will be updated with additional details on the 2023 Vehicle Reservation System.
Need to Know
- Vehicle Reservations Required
A vehicle reservation is required for each automobile and motorcycle entering the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, the North Fork area, Two Medicine, and Many Glacier in the summer of 2023. In addition to a vehicle reservation, visitors also need to purchase a park pass or show their existing park pass at park entrance stations.
Learn more about Glacier National Park’s Vehicle Reservation System: VehRes - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
- Service Reservations
Service reservations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, Two Medicine Valley, and Many Glacier Valley, such as lodging, camping, guided tours, etc., serve as a Vehicle Reservation for the day/s of the service reservation. Wilderness camping permits or proof of a registered campsite in the North Fork will allow vehicle access to the North Fork area for the day/s of service. For a list of qualifying services, please visit Vehicle Reservation for Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor and Polebridge Entrance Station - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
- Purchasing a vehicle reservation
Vehicle reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor and the North Fork area are ONLY available online at Recreation.gov. Vehicle reservations are not available in the park.
- Park Pass
In addition to a vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. Park passes may be purchased at entrance stations or online. Qualifying passes will be checked along with a photo ID at the time of entry. Visitors with a qualifying pass such as an Interagency Annual, Senior, Lifetime, Access, Military, or other valid park pass do not need to purchase another pass. Park passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced. Only one park pass is required per vehicle. For a full list of qualifying park passes, please visit: Fees & Passes - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
A vehicle reservation does not include a park pass and the park pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation.
- Changing Conditions
Conditions in Glacier National Park can change quickly. Temporary road closures and delays are possible. Check the park website for current conditions at https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.
- Cell Reception
Cell service is unreliable or unavailable in and around the park. Please have a printed copy, downloaded digital copy, or screenshot of your vehicle reservation prior to your arrival.
Booking Windows
Booking Window(s)
- Primary Booking Window: A portion of the vehicle reservations are available 120 days in advance of the effective date, beginning on March 2 at 8 am MST (e.g., vehicle reservations for July 1 are available on March 3).
- Secondary Booking Window: The remaining vehicle reservations will be available at 8 am MDT the day before the effective date (e.g., remaining vehicle reservations for July 1 are available on June 30).
Changes and Cancellations
Vehicle reservations are non-refundable but can be modified within 24 hours of your reservation start date.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK VEHICLE RESERVATION PO BOX #128 WEST GLACIER MT 59936
Phone Number
406-888-7800 OR GLAC_QUESTIONS@NPS.GOV
