The Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Lake McDonald Lodge on the west side and 1.5 miles west of St. Mary Visitor Center on the east side. Winter weather may change these locations at any time. More
Due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, personal vehicle access into Many Glacier will be restricted from July 1-September 21, 2025. A temporary shuttle service will be provided for hikers wanting to access the area. More
64 Grinnell Drive Glacier National Park Headquarters West Glacier, MT59936
Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains.
By car you can access Glacier via Highway 2, which runs along the southern boundary of the park. You can reach the east side of the park via Highway 89.
The nearest airports are in Kalispell and Great Falls, Montana.
Glacier National Park is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. An entrance fee is required, even when entrance stations are not staffed. Instructions are available at each entrance for self-payment.
Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Expect warm, sunny summer days but be ready for any type of conditions. In the winter, temperatures can fall well below freezing and typically the park receives considerable amounts of snow. Glacier's geography, straddling the Continental Divide, sets the stage for clashes of two very different climates. Warm, wet Pacific air moves in from the west, and cold, dry Arctic air flows from the northeast. They meet at the Divide.
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Glacier National Park requires a vehicle reservation for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, the North Fork, and Many Glacier to reduce congestion, improve the visitor experience, and protect park resources during peak season.
Apgar Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of the West Glacier entrance to the park. Rangers are on duty to assist with trip planning. The visitor center is the hub for the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system on the west side of the park.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter/Spring Hours)
December 21–May 11
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Apgar Visitor Center is open weekends during the winter months. During the weekdays, Information about visiting Glacier in the winter can be found in the Apgar Visitor Center Plaza.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Closed
The Apgar Visitor Center is open seven days a week in the summer. In the winters the Apgar Visitor Center is sometimes open on weekends.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Fall Hours
October 13–October 27
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Apgar Visitor Center will be open weekends only in October. The visitor center typically closes at the end of October until the end of December, when it will reopen on weekends only.
Winter/Spring Hours
December 21–May 11
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Apgar Visitor Center is open weekends during the winter months. During the weekdays, Information about visiting Glacier in the winter can be found in the Apgar Visitor Center Plaza.
The St. Mary Visitor Center is located just inside the east entrance of the park near the community of St. Mary, Montana. Rangers are on duty inside to assist with trip planning. A park film is shown throughout the day. Exhibits highlight the rich Native American history associated with Glacier National Park.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed In Winter)
October 7–May 22
Every Day:Closed
St. Mary Visitor Center is closed during the winter.
Standard Hours
Every Day:8:00 AM–5:30 PM
The St. Mary Visitor Center is open during the summer season seven days a week during normal business hours.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed In Winter
October 7–May 22
Every Day:Closed
St. Mary Visitor Center is closed during the winter.
The Logan Pass Visitor Center sits atop the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet. The visitor center houses exhibits on the plants and animals found in the sub-alpine region of the park. Numerous exhibits outside the visitor center tell the story of geology, climate change, and life in the harsh alpine world above treeline. Logan Pass is perhaps the most crowded location in the park with the parking lot filling to capacity early in the morning. Plan to arrive early or visit later in the afternoon.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Closure)
September 30–June 23
Every Day:Closed
The Logan Pass Visitor Center is closed for the winter. It typically opens early to mid-July.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Logan Pass Visitor Center typically opens in early to mid-July.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Closure
September 30–June 23
Every Day:Closed
The Logan Pass Visitor Center is closed for the winter. It typically opens early to mid-July.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
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Public WiFi is available.
There is limited access to wifi at the St. Mary and Apgar Visitor Centers. Cell service on the west side of the park is accessible from West Glacier to Apgar. The signal is not strong enough for data, but phone calls and texts can be sent and received. On the east side of the park there is a good cell signal from St. Mary to about 4 miles up the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
