Glacier National Park is reminding future visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 a.m. Mountain Time.
This is a correction from a previous announcement that stated reservations would be released on February 12. The correct date, February 13, is exactly 120 days prior to June 13, the first day timed entry vehicle reservations are required.
A timed entry vehicle reservation is required from June 13 to September 28, 2025, for the West Side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork. Reservations can only be purchased on Recreation.gov.
The entry time blocks for Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork will be in two-hour increments: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors can enter reservation areas at any time during the time block they have reserved and can remain in the park for as long as they like on the day of their reservation. Visitors who miss their reserved time block can enter after 3 p.m.
Timed entry vehicle reservations will be available online through two booking windows. Starting Feb. 13, at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, a portion of reservations will open daily on a rolling basis 120 days, approximately four months, in advance. The 120-day advance booking window is ideal for people who need to plan their park visit in advance to coordinate with other plans or services in the area. A second booking window, for next-day entry, will be available starting June 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. Next-day booking is a good option for people who are already in the local area or are more spontaneous with their plans.
Each of the specified areas of the park requires a separate reservation, which can be made at Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app. Visitors must create an account before booking and are encouraged to do so prior to the day reservations open. The cost associated with booking a reservation is a $2 Recreation.gov processing fee.
Visitors may also make a reservation through the Recreation.gov call center. Contacting the call center does not provide an advantage towards securing a reservation but provides an alternative for those who don’t have access to the internet or are not as familiar with technology. Call centers are open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Time and the processing fee remains $2.
The following lines are available for callers:
Reservation line (Toll-Free) – (877) 444-6777
Reservation line (International) – (606) 515-6777
Reservation line (TDD) – (877) 833-6777
With limited amenities and services, the North Fork invites a more self-reliant visitor. The only services are outside the park entrance in the small community of Polebridge, which is accessible without a reservation. There is no cell phone coverage. A four-wheel-drive vehicle and the ability to change a tire are recommended, as flat tires are common on the unimproved roads inside the park. First-come, first-served camping for this area can be arranged at the Polebridge Ranger Station on the first day of the visit and do not require a timed entry vehicle reservation. Please do not make a reservation for the North Fork without thorough research of the area and full intentions of using the reservation.
As in 2024, visitors will be able to access Apgar Village, Two Medicine, and the East Entrance to Going-to-the-Sun Road at St. Mary without a timed entry vehicle reservation. While visitors can access Going-to-the-Sun Road from the St. Mary Entrance without a reservation, visitors should be advised that if they drive west through the Apgar checkpoint into Apgar Village, they cannot reenter through the checkpoint driving east without a timed entry vehicle reservation for the appropriate time block or until after 3 p.m.
Like previous years, visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations can access their intended service within the Going-to-the-Sun Road reservation area with proof of their reservation. Only commercial reservations that originate beyond the Apgar vehicle reservation checkpoint and west of Logan Pass will provide entry in place of a vehicle reservation. As a reminder, lodging, camping (including Fish Creek and Apgar campgrounds), and commercial activity reservations originating in Apgar will not provide access beyond the Apgar vehicle reservation checkpoint.
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 under a separate reservation system for a limited number of hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025. Visit the Road Construction and Infrastructure Project Work page to learn more.
In addition to a timed entry vehicle reservation, each vehicle entering the park is required to have an entrance pass for any entry point into the park. These passes could include any of the following: a $35 vehicle entrance pass, good for seven days; a valid Interagency Annual/Lifetime Pass; or a Glacier National Park Annual Pass. A timed entry vehicle reservation does not include an entrance pass, and the park entrance pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation.
Other restrictions
As in past years, entry may be temporarily restricted in areas of the park that don’t require reservations, such as Two Medicine, if they become too congested for visitor safety and resource protection. Visitors with commercial service reservations (e.g., boat tours, lodging, horseback ride, guided hikes) in these areas will be permitted entry during temporary restrictions. Parking at Logan Pass, Apgar Village, and other areas may be congested or temporarily unavailable. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttles for hiker access to Logan Pass, although waits for shuttles may be long depending on the time and location. Visitors are encouraged to check the park website frequently for updates and additional information.
When planning to visit Glacier National Park, take time to consider your preparedness, skills, fitness and experience. No matter how you choose to recreate, be prepared to turn back when conditions change or if you are being pushed to your limits. Weather and conditions can change quickly in the park. Before starting any trip, take time to explore the park’s website and plan ahead for a safer and more enjoyable visit.
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Thank you for the news and extensive discussion of it, RV Travel! Have a great weekend and safe travels!
Timed entry ticket system is brilliant! We bought several in advance for Arches National Park last year and it worked flawlessly!