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With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Basic Information. Learn about entry fees, what weather to expect, what to do with your pet, and what's available during different times of year.
Camping in Glacier National Park is a great way to experience this spectacular place. There are 13 front country campgrounds, and each campground varies in use. Whether you wish to tent-camp, camp with an RV or other vehicle, one or more of the park campgrounds should suit your interest.
With its towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, abundant wildlife, and over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a backpacking paradise.
Glacier is an extremely busy national park. Planning ahead, making reservations, and having patience, will go a long way. Historic lodge or wilderness campsite? Quick trail snacks or gourmet meal? A trip to Glacier is always better if you plan your lodging and dining options in advance.
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.
Webcams, photographs, videos, and more provide an in-depth look at the park.
Maps. Click on the arrow in the map's top left corner to toggle between the Brochure Map and the interactive Park Tiles map. You can find other versions and downloads of park maps at nps.gov/carto. Glacier's roads all have various restrictions and season lengths.
The purpose of Glacier National Park, part of the world's first international peace park, is to preserve the scenic, glacially carved landscape, wildlife, natural processes, and cultural heritage at the heart of the Crown of the Continent for the benefit, enjoyment, and understanding of the public.
Weather is always unpredictable in Glacier. Come prepared for changing conditions and potentially cold and blustery days. Expect colder temperatures and more extreme conditions at higher elevations, such as at Logan Pass.