A vehicle reservation is required for both the Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor and the North Fork from May 27 to September 11, 2022.This pilot program is an effort to reduce congestion, improve visitor experience, and protect park resources. When the vehicle reservation system is in effect, a vehicle reservation is required to access the Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor and North Fork Vehicle Reservation Areas. The vehicle reservation system only applies to these two areas of the park. 2022 Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservation Area Map (PDF) This map highlights the areas within Glacier National Park where the vehicle reservation system is in effect. Download the map and save for offline use. Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Vehicle Reservations Required for each vehicle from May 27 through September 11, 2022, from 6 am to 4 pm.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Vehicle Reservation Area includes all points between the West Entrance Station, Camas Entrance Station, and Rising Sun checkpoint (located 6 miles west of the St. Mary Entrance). This PDF map illustrates the reservation areas. A Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Vehicle Reservation is required for each vehicle accessing the Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Reservation Area from May 27 through September 11, 2022, from 6 am to 4 pm.
Visitors with service reservations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor do not need a vehicle reservation. Valid service reservations will serve as a vehicle reservation for the day of the service reservation.
Examples of valid service reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor are listed below. Additional service reservations in the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor may apply. Camping Reservations
Commercial Tour Reservations
Horseback Riding Reservations
Lodging Reservations
Non-Profit Partner Reservations Permit Holders
Recreational Equipment Reservations (e.g., watercraft, bicycles)
Wilderness Camping Permits
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Vehicle Reservations are valid for three consecutive days and have a processing fee of $2. Vehicle reservations are available in advance online at Recreation.gov (Vehicle Reservations), Recreation.gov app, or the Recreation.gov Call Center (Reservation Line: 877-444-6777). They are not available for purchase at the park.
Print or save a digital copy (e.g., screenshot) of the Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Vehicle Reservation or valid service reservation. Cell service is unreliable or unavailable in the park.
In addition to a vehicle reservation or valid service reservation, visitors must also have a park pass to enter the park. A park pass is your paid entrance fee to the park and applies to visitors traveling by vehicle, motorcycle, foot, bicycle, etc.
Park passes are available for purchase at the park or online at Recreation.gov (Site Passes). Many Glacier Valley, Two Medicine Valley, Cut Bank, the area between the St. Mary Entrance and Rising Sun, and park areas along Hwy 2 and Chief Mountain Highway do not require vehicle reservations. These areas may restrict vehicle access if vehicle capacity is exceeded. North Fork Vehicle Reservations Required for each vehicle accessing the North Fork area from May 27 through September 11, 2022, from 6 am to 6 pm.
The North Fork Vehicle Reservation Area is in the northwest corner of the park and includes all points east of the Polebridge Entrance Station. This PDF map illustrates the areas that require a vehicle reservation. A North Fork Vehicle Reservation is required for each vehicle accessing the North Fork area of the park through the Polebridge Entrance Station from May 27 through September 11, 2022, from 6 am to 6 pm.
Vehicle reservations are valid for one day and have a processing fee of $2. Vehicle reservations are only available in advance online at Recreation.gov (Vehicle Reservations), Recreation.gov app, or the Recreation.gov Call Center (Reservation Line: 877-444-6777). They are not available for purchase at the park.
Print or save a digital copy (e.g., screenshot) of the valid vehicle reservation or service reservation. Cell service is unavailable in this area of the park.
In addition to a vehicle reservation or valid service reservation, visitors must have a park pass to enter the park. A park pass is your paid entrance fee to the park and applies to visitors traveling by vehicle, motorcycle, foot, bicycle, etc.
Glacier National Park Passes
Park passes are available for purchase at the park or online at Recreation.gov (Site Passes). Many Glacier Valley, Two Medicine Valley, Cut Bank, the area between the St. Mary Entrance and Rising Sun, and park areas along Hwy 2 and Chief Mountain Highway do not require vehicle reservations. These areas may restrict vehicle access if vehicle capacity is exceeded. Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservation System Communication ToolkitGlacier National Park has a growing number of resources to aid in the understanding of the vehicle reservation system. Download and share the free graphics and map using the Communication Toolkit, or watch the video "How to Make a Vehicle Reservation." 
Is Going-to-the-Sun Road Open?Conditions are constantly changing. Check here for updates on which roads are open or closed. 
How crowded is the park?Glacier is extremely busy. Pack your patience. 
How does the free shuttle work?The shuttle can move you along Going-to-the-Sun Road but requires flexibility. 
When will the glaciers be gone?Between 1966 and 2015, every named glacier in the park got smaller, some by more than 80%. 
Will climate change impact me?Glacier National Park is warming at nearly two times the global average and the impacts are already being felt by park visitors. 
Can we solve climate change?Ultimately, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions will require global solutions. Luckily, these solutions already exist. |
Last updated: July 15, 2022