Glacier Vehicle Entrance System for 2024
In an effort to reduce congestion, improve the visitor experience and protect park resources, Glacier National Park will continue with their vehicle entrance system for 2024. As in previous years, advance vehicle reservations are required for the most congested areas of the park. The 2024 system requires vehicle entrance reservations for visitors traveling over the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and past the Many Glacier Entrance Station during the peak summer season.
Glacier Vehicle Entrance System Details
The new Glacier Vehicle Entrance System requires park visitors to make a vehicle entrance reservation for visits between 6 AM and 3 PM on the following 2024 dates.
- West Entrance and Camas Entrance – May 24 to September 8
- Many Glacier Valley – July 1 to September 8
Entrance reservations are not required for visitors who have in-park lodging, camping or tour reservations. This includes private lodging within the park, and all boat and bus tours. Lodging or tour reservations must be shown at the park entrance. It’s important to note that the lodging or tour reservation must be made for the specific area of the park you plan to visit. For example if you have a Lake McDonald boat tour reservation, you will be able to access Going-to-the-Sun Road, but not Many Glacier Valley.
A separate park entrance fee of $35 will be charged at the park entrance. Visitors with a national park pass will not be charged this entrance fee; however they must have an appropriate entrance reservation.
Vehicle Entrance Reservations
Vehicle entrance reservations for Going -to-the-Sun Road will be available at www.recreation.gov, on the recreation.gov app or by calling (877) 444-6777. They will not be available at the park, and visitors who do not have an entrance reservation or lodging or tour reservation will be turned away. It’s best to print or save a screenshot of your reservation, as cell phone service is spotty throughout the park.
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A portion of the vehicle entrance reservations for the West Entrance, Camas Entrance and Many Glacier Valley will be available 120 days in advance beginning January 25, 2024 at 8 AM Mountain Standard Time.
The remaining vehicle entrance reservations will be released at 7 PM, the day before the planned visit.
For more information about the 2024 Glacier vehicle entrance system, visit www.nps.gov/glac/ or www.recreation.gov.
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