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Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservations 2024 Info & FAQ
Glacier National Park will implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024, beginning May 24 for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork and on July 1 for Many Glacier.
“Our balanced approach for the 2024 pilot reflects feedback from Tribes, the public, partners, and stakeholders, particularly regarding access to the Apgar Village area and Two Medicine,” said Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer. “We also heard that knowing what park operations and access will look like sooner, rather than later, is important.”
The vehicle reservation system, which was first introduced for the 2021 summer season, is designed to alleviate congestion in Glacier National Park, especially along the extremely popular Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor. This will be the fourth year of the vehicle reservation system in the park.
We've pulled together the information below and will provide more information as it becomes available.
In 2024, a vehicle reservation is required for three areas of the park from 6am-3pm:
1. Going-to-the-Sun Road West Entrance (May 24 - Sept 8)
2. North Fork (May 24 - Sept 8)
3. Many Glacier (July 1 - Sept 8)
Each location has unique details and requires a separate reservation.
No vehicle reservation will required to enter the following areas of the park:
1. Two Medicine Valley
2. Apgar Village Area/Camas Road
3. Going-to-the-Sun Road from the east entrance
4. Any entrance station before 6am or after 3pm
The map below highlights the areas where the vehicle reservation system is in effect as well as details on each location.
When and How To Book:
- A portion of reservations will be available 120 days or approximately four months advance, starting on Jan. 25, 2024, at 8 a.m. MST on a rolling basis.
- New in 2024, the remaining vehicle reservations will be available at 7 p.m. MDT for next-day entry starting on May 23, 2024.
All reservations will be available on Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov app, or the Recreation.gov Call Center (877-444-6777). They are not available for purchase at the park. The only cost associated with booking a reservation is a $2 Recreation.gov processing fee.
West Entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR)
- One reservation per vehicle will be required to travel Going-to-the-Sun Road beyond the Apgar Village area from May 24 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Visitors can enter before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation.
- New in 2024, vehicle reservations will be valid for one day only, down from three days in 2023. Data from 2023 indicates that only two percent of three-day reservations were used for all three days. By changing to a one-day reservation, consistent with other park areas, a greater number of reservations can be made available.
- Also new in 2024, visitors will be able to access Apgar Village amenities, including the Apgar Visitor Center, without a vehicle reservation. Lodging, camping (including front country developed campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation, or commercial activity reservations originating in Apgar will no longer provide access beyond the Apgar filter check point.
- Visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations within the GTSR corridor can use their service reservation receipt for entry in lieu of the $2 vehicle reservation from Recreation.gov. This included reservation only applies to the date of your service reservation.
North Fork Area
- The North Fork Vehicle Reservation Area is in the northwest corner of the park and includes all points east of the Polebridge Entrance Station.
- One reservation per vehicle will be required at the entrance station May 24 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Reservations are good for one day.
- Visitors can enter before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation.
- There are no changes in the North Fork from 2023.*
- The North Fork area does not offer lodging, transportation, or commercial services, and camping is first-come, first-served. Campsites will be assigned at the Polebridge Entrance Station.
Many Glacier
- One reservation per vehicle will be required at the entrance station July 1 through Sept. 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Reservations are good for one day.
- Visitors can enter the valley before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. without a vehicle reservation.
- There are no changes in Many Glacier from 2023.
- Visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations in the Many Glacier Valley can use their service reservation receipt for entry in lieu of the $2 vehicle reservation from Recreation.gov. This included reservation only applies to the date and area of your service reservation.
General Info:
- The West Entrance, North Fork, and Many Glacier vehicle reservations will be separate and are not interchangeable.
- Like in past years, visitors will need to set up an account on Recreation.gov to obtain vehicle reservations. Although the park does not charge for the vehicle reservations, Recreation.gov charges a $2 nonrefundable service 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 am to 10 pm MST and the reservation 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
- All park visitors are still required to have a park pass for any entry point into the park. These passes could include any one of the following: $35 Glacier National Park pass purchased at the gate or online (valid for seven days); Glacier National Park Annual Pass, or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, including the annual, senior, military, access, volunteer, or 4th grade passes.
- Like previous years, visitors with lodging, camping, transportation, or commercial activity reservations within the specified reservation areas can use proof of their reservation for entry in lieu of a Recreation.gov reservation to gain access to the portion of the park for which they have a reservation.