| Location |
Maximum Participants |
Closures |
Dates of Vehicle Access |
Site Details and Restrictions |
Additional Information |
| Big Bend |
10 Peak Season
10 Non-Peak Season |
Possible spring closures due to plowing operations and avalanche danger; inquire with park |
Early July–Mid
September |
Wheelchair accessible. No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
Groups may only use developed gravel area adjacent to parking. Events cannot be held below this area. |
| Apgar Amphitheater |
250 Peak Season
250 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs:
June/July: 6:30 pm–10 pm
August: 6 pm–9:30 pm
September: 6 pm–9:30 pm (pre-labor day) 5:15 pm–8:45 pm (post labor day) |
Year-round |
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets allowed. No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
No roadside parking. |
| Apgar Picnic Area Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
Pets allowed.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surgface; snacks ok |
When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free surfaces. |
| Fish Creek Amphitheater |
200 Peak Seaon
200 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs
June: 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
July/August/September:
7:30 pm–11 pm |
Late May–Early September |
Wheelchair accessible.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
If campground/gate is closed for the season, party must walk in.
No restrooms available after closure. |
| Fish Creek Picnic Area Shoreline |
20 Peak Season
25 Non-Peak Season |
|
Late April–Late December |
Pets allowed.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free surfaces. |
| Avalanche Amphitheater |
100 Peak Season
100 Non-Peak Season |
|
Early May–Mid October |
Wheelchair accessible.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
Parking is extremely limited at Avalanche Creek. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Avalanche Picnic Area Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Early May–Mid October |
Pets allowed.
No tables/chiars/décor; snacks ok |
Parking is extremely limited at Avalanche Creek. When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free surfaces. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during closures. |
| 7-Mile Pullout (Sandy Point) |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
|
| 10-Mile Pullout (Jackson Bay) |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
|
| Sprague Picnic Area Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Mid May–Early September |
Pets allowed.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
Picnic area gate is closed by 9:00 pm. When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. If campground/gate is closed for the season, party must walk in. |
| Lake McDonald Lodge Beach |
15 Peak Season
30 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
Pets allowed.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. Permitee must notify Lake McDonald Lodge prior to event. |
| Ryan Beach |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
No facilities.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on beach; snacks ok |
Permitted area is the beach, not the meadow. Whenever water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. |
|
North Fork District
|
| Location |
Maximum Participants |
Closures |
Dates of Vehicle Access |
Site Details and Restrictions |
Additional Information |
| Juniper River Access |
12 Peak Season
12 Non-Peak Season |
|
Mid May–Mid October |
No facilities.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
Accessible by river as well; all applicable AIS inspections/boating restrictions apply;
can leave rafts on river bar. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during closures. |
| Bowman Lake Day Use Area |
15 Peak Season
24 Non-Peak Season |
|
Mid May–Mid October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
If road is closed due to snow, cars can park at Polebridge Ranger Station and hike/ski 6+ miles each way. |
| Kintla Lake Day Use Area |
8 Peak Season
8 Non-Peak Season |
|
Mid May–Mid October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
If road is closed due to snow, cars can park at Polebridge Ranger Station and hike/ski 14+ miles each way. |
|
Two Medicine/Walton District
|
| Location |
Maximum Participants |
Closures |
Dates of Vehicle Access |
Site Details and Restrictions |
Additional Information |
| Running Eagle Falls |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
Last week of May–Mid October |
Wheelchair accessible.
No tables/chairs/décor. Snacks ok. |
No roadside parking; park only in designated areas. Parking is extremely limited. All events must take place on durable surface. Trail may not be obstructed for other visitors. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Pray Lake Shoreline |
30 Peak Season
30 Non-Peak Season |
Pray Lake Shoreline will not be available after Labor Day 2025 due to construction. |
Last week of May–Mid October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
No roadside parking; park only in designated areas. All events must take place directly on the durable shoreline surface, not on the meadow. During seasonal road/gate closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Two Medicine Amphitheater |
50 Peak Season
75 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs
June/July: 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
August/September: 6 pm–10 pm
Two Medicine Amphitheater will not be available after Labor Day 2025 due to construction. |
Last week of May–Mid October |
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets allowed.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road/gate closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Two Medicine Picnic Area Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
Two Medicine Picnic Area Shoreline will not be available after Labor Day 2025 due to construction. |
Last week of May–Mid October |
Pets allowed.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
No roadside parking; park only in designated areas. When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. During seasonal road/gate closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during closures. |
| Walton Picnic Area |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
No tables/chairs/décor; food/beverages in designated picnic spaces only |
|
|
St. Mary District
|
| Location |
Maximum Participants |
Closures |
Dates of Vehicle Access |
Site Details and Restrictions |
Additional Information |
| St. Mary Amphitheater |
50 Peak Season
75 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs
June/July: 6:30 pm–10 pm
August /September: 6 pm–10 pm |
Year-round |
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets allowed.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road/gate closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during seasonal road closures. |
| Rising Sun Amphitheater |
100 Peak Season
100 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs
June/July: 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
August/September: 6 pm–10 pm |
Early May–Late October |
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets allowed.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road/gate closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during seasonal road closures. |
| Rising Sun Picnic Area Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Early May–Late October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
Park at picnic area and take trail to shoreline. When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. Area frequently restricted due to wildlife activity. Permit does not allow access during wildlife closures. Permitee is responsible for monitoring area status and contacting office in advance if location change is required. |
| Sun Point |
20 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
Possible spring closures due to plowing operations and avalanche danger; inquire with park. |
Last week of May–Mid October |
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Red Eagle Trailhead |
12 Peak Season
12 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year Round |
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| 1913 Ranger Station |
20 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Year-round |
No facilities.
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Cutbank Field |
12 Peak Season
20 Non-Peak Season |
|
Typically late May - mid-October. |
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
Field south of Trailhead, must stay within 250ft of road.
During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
|
Many Glacier District
|
| Location |
Maximum Participants |
Closures |
Dates of Vehicle Access |
Site Details and Restrictions |
Additional Information |
| Lake Josephine Shoreline |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
No vehicle access to location. Vehicle access to nearest trailhead is last week of May–Mid October |
No facilities.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
One-mile hike to location (2-mile round trip). Permitted area is dock area, not farther down the trail or elsewhere along shoreline. When water level allows, events must take place below high-water line/on durable vegetation-free areas. |
Many Glacier Hotel Green
(behind main Lodge) |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
Last week of May–Mid October |
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
Permittee must notify Many Glacier Hotel prior to event. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Many Glacier Hotel–SW Beach |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
Last week of May–Mid October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
Permittee must notify Many Glacier Hotel prior to event. When water level allows, events must take place on durable vegetation-free areas. During seasonal road closures, must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Many Glacier Hotel Beach |
15 Peak Season
15 Non-Peak Season |
|
Last week of May–Mid October |
No tables/décor; up to 4 chairs permitted on durable surface; snacks ok |
Permittee must notify Many Glacier Hotel prior to event. When water level allows, events must take place on durable vegetation-free areas. During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. |
| Many Glacier Amphitheater |
100 Peak Season
100 Non-Peak Season |
Evening Programs
June/July: 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
August: 6 pm–10 pm
September: 5:30 pm–10 pm
Many Glacier Amphitheater will not be available mid-Sept 2024 till May 2026 due to a large construction project in the area. |
Last week of May–Mid October |
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets allowed.
No tables/chairs/décor; snacks ok |
During seasonal road closures, party must ski/snowshoe/hike to location. Pets prohibited during seasonal closures.
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