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Glacier National Park
Entrance Fees

Entrance Fee-Free Days 2012
January 14-16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Weekend)
April 21-29 (National Park Week)
June 9 (Get Outdoors Day)
September 29 (Public Lands Day)
November 10-12 (Veteran's Day Weekend)

 

 

7-Day Automobile/Vehicle Permit

Summer Rate - $25.00 May 1 - October 31 

Winter Rate - $15.00 November 1 - April 30

Entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). Non-transferable.

 

7-Day Single Entry Permit

Summer Rate - $12.00 May 1 - October 31 

Winter Rate - $10.00 November 1 - April 30

Per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Non-transferable.

 

 
Glacier National Park Pass 2012

Glacier National Park Annual Pass

$35.00

Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle). Non transferable, nonrefundable and does not cover camping fees.

 

 
Tour Groups - Commercial Vehicles

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included).

1 - 6 passengers: $25.00 per vehicle plus $12.00 per person (16 years of age or older)

7 - 15 passengers: $75.00 per vehicle

16 - 25 passengers: $100.00 per vehicle

26+ passengers: $200.00



Academic Fee Waivers

Thank you for your interest and request for information pertaining to Academic Fee Waivers. Please read the following information carefully, for further assistance contact the Fee Management, Special Park Uses Office at 406-888-7825, or 406-888- 7832.



The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law 108-447, provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow "outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions" to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees. Commercial enterprises are not eligible for fee waivers, but school groups using a commercial vehicle for transportation only may apply for a fee waiver.



Fee Waiver Guidelines

Fee Waiver Application

Please fill out the application online, print it, sign and date it, and mail it in to the address listed.


 

America the Beautiful Pass Series
Starting January 1, 2007 the old Golden Age, and Golden Access Passes will be replaced with a new series of interagency passes called the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

All National Parks Passes, Golden Access, and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

 
Picture of 2011 Annual Pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Annual Pass
Cost $80
This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (children under 16 are admitted free) The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

 
senior pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior Pass
Cost $10
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

 
access pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Access Pass
Free

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

 
Picture of 2011 Volunteer Pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Volunteer Pass
Free

This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Contact Brooke Linford at 406-888-7851 to learn about volunteer opportunities in Glacier.

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Did You Know?
In 1974, 93% of Glacier National Park was recommended as Wilderness. To this day, over 93% of Glacier’s backcountry is managed as Wilderness.

Last Updated: January 04, 2012 at 15:42 MST