Glacier National Park is becoming an increasingly busy summer travel destination! This means accessing Glacier National Park has become more difficult. Plus, summer is road construction season. If you aren’t prepared for the Park’s congestion and delays, you will likely become frustrated. Planning ahead and doing your research will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip.
New in 2026
New in 2026, there will be no vehicle reservations required at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, the North Fork, or the Going-to-the-Sun Road. However, vehicles may be diverted from park entrances when areas become too congested.
Those with a horseback ride reservation, as well as with other service reservations (boat tours, lodging, guided hikes), will be permitted entry during these temporary restrictions. Still, delays are possible. Please print out or screenshot your confirmation email before arriving to the Park entrance so that you can get in during these temporary closures.
All visitors must pay the standard park entry fee or have a valid pass to enter.
To learn more about accessing the park in 2026, visit the National Park Service website.
Learn more about entry fees here.
Road closures and Delays
Summer is construction season! It’s almost unavoidable. You will likely use Highway 2 to get to the park. Once inside, you will likely use the Going to the Sun Road. Here are a few things we want you to be aware of:
Apgar to Lake McDonald– this section of the Going to the Sun road on the West side of the park is highly trafficked and may experience congestion. If your trail ride is at our Apgar or Lake McDonald corral, please plan EXTRA time to get there! Learn more here.
Highway 2– although we don’t know quite yet what delays might look like, we would anticipate at the very least the usual maintenance. This can include such repairs as repainting lines and sealing cracks. Learn more here.
Parking– at our Lake McDonald and Many Glacier corrals, parking can be EXTREMLEY competitive. Please plan extra time for finding a spot.
Logan Pass Parking
Logan Pass is the mid-point of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In 2026, Logan Pass will be piloting a new parking system.
Please note that Logan Pass is usually closed until late June to early July due to snow removal. Once open, parking at Logan Pass will be extremely limited.
In 2026, all private parking vehicles will only be allowed to park at Logan Pass for a maximum time limit of three hours. This leaves enough time for most people to hike to Hidden Lake Overlook, attend an interpretive program, or stop by the Logan Pass Visitor Center.
Additionally, Glacier National Park will have a ticketed-only, Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system with early morning express routes to Logan Pass. This is perfect for those looking to hike longer trails, such as Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet or Loop Trailhead, and Hidden Lake.
Learn more here.
Miscellaneous
Check the Park’s Recreation Access Display for at a glance information on which trails, campgrounds, and parking lots are open, closed or full.
Please note that access to internet/cell service is very spotty and in many areas completely absent. Print out or screenshot confirmation emails before arriving to the Park.
There are no gas stations inside the park.
Pets are not allowed on trails in the Park. Be sure to plan ahead so you are not having to leave your pet in a hot car.
