Glacier National Park

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. 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.

Riding guide

Horses provided

Entrance fees & passes

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  (Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30) This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. Visitors can enter the park at any time, if the entrance station is not staffed, a self-registration area is available for purchasing a 7-day park pass.

  $35.00

• Entrance - Per Person

  (Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30) This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $20.00

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  (Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30) Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $30.00

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $25.00

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $75.00

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $100.00

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

  $200.00

• Nonresident

  Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

  $100.00

• Annual Entrance - Park

  New in 2024, all passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. This pass is valid for one year from the month of entry and admits the 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) into the park. It is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and does not cover camping fees.

  $70.00

Park map

Trails

No trails synced for this park yet.

Campgrounds

• Apgar Campground

  194 sites

  Apgar Campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Advanced reservations are required for all sites. Click the reservation button below for details.

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• Avalanche Campground

  87 sites

  Avalanche Campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers, however only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. Bring your hiking boots and binoculars. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Advanced reservations are required for all sites. Check Recreation.gov for details.

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• Bowman Lake

  48 sites

  Bowman Lake Campground is located in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park approximately 32.5 miles from the west entrance and 30 miles from the Canadian border. The drive to Bowman Lake is a very slow, dusty, and bumpy ride on dirt roads. Trailers are not permitted. The campground is located close to the shore of Bowman Lake and camp sites are within trees for shade and some privacy. Tent campers looking for peace and quiet will enjoy Bowman Lake for its serenity and remote location.

• Cut Bank

  14 sites

  The Cut Bank Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park and provides a sense of peace and quiet that may not be found in larger campgrounds within the park. The campground is accessed by a 5-mile dirt road off of highway 89. The campground is geared toward tent campers. RVs are not recommended. Starting in 2025, Scan & Pay will be required through the Recreation.gov app to pay for a campsite. This requires downloading the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to arrival.

• Fish Creek

  178 sites

  Fish Creek is the second largest campground in the park and is one of the campgrounds in the park that takes reservations. Sites within the campground are surrounded by trees and provide shade and some privacy to both tent and RV campers. Some sites, though not directly on the shore of Lake McDonald, offer filtered views of the lake.

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• Kintla Lake

  13 sites

  Kintla Lake Campground is Glacier National Park's most remote frontcountry and car camping campground. It is located in the uppermost northwest section of the park known as the North Fork, approximately 40 miles from the west entrance. Access is via a rough dirt road. Trailers not permitted. Due to its remote location, the campground is very quiet and rarely fills, offering tent campers a sense of solitude. The campground sits on Kintla Lake.

• Logging Creek

  7 sites

  The Logging Creek Campground is one of the smaller campgrounds in Glacier and is located on the west side of the park, south of Polebridge. Access is via the Inside North Fork Road, a dusty narrow winding road. Caution is advised when traveling this road. RVs and trailers are not permitted. Once there, campers will find a small primitive campground with all the solitude one could want. The trailhead to Logging Lake is nearby and the easy hike to the lake is a great family day hike.

• Many Glacier Campground

  109 sites

  The campground at Many Glacier is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier National Park. The campground is situated within trees for tent and RV campers, though there are only 13 sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 35 feet in length. Bring your binoculars, as there are opportunities to view wildlife like bighorn sheep, moose, and bears. Many Glacier also provides access to some of the best day hikes in the park. Advanced reservations are required for all sites.

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• Quartz Creek

  7 sites

  Quartz Creek Campground is the smallest campground in Glacier National Park and remains in primitive status all season. It is located on the west side of the park in the North Fork area and is accessed by the Inside North Fork Road, a rough, dusty, dirt road with many blind curves and few pullouts. Trailers are not permitted. Tent campers will enjoy a wilderness experience at the campground.

• Rising Sun Campground

  84 sites

  Rising Sun Campground is located just west of St. Mary and halfway along St. Mary Lake. Campers at Rising Sun will enjoy beautiful sunrises in the morning with Red Eagle Mountain as a backdrop, and the campground serves as a convenient base camp to many day hikes located east of Logan Pass. Some sites are open, allowing for cool breezes throughout the day, while others are located among trees, accommodating those seeking some shade and privacy.

• Sprague Creek Campground

  25 sites

  Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. Towed units (vehicle plus unit) and RVs exceeding 21 feet are not permitted in this campground. The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers. Some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald. Reservations are required to camp at Sprague Creek Campground. Click the reservation button below for details.

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• St. Mary Campground

  148 sites

  St. Mary Campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park and is open year-round. Activities such as interpretive programs, book sales, and shuttle service tours are located at the nearby St. Mary Visitor Center. St. Mary requires a reservation throughout the season. Though shade may be sparse, aspen trees grace St. Mary Campground with soothing sounds from spring and summer breezes, and colorful splashes of yellow late in the season.

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• Two Medicine Campground

  100 sites

  Two Medicine is approximately 13 miles from East Glacier. Sites within the campground at are generally shaded by trees, and offer some privacy from other campers. Boat tours and Red Bus tours can be found at Two Medicine. There are numerous day hiking opportunities available, including a handicap accessible trail to Running Eagle Falls. The campground remains open in late-September for primitive camping with no running water or flush toilets. Advanced reservations are required for all sites.

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Points of interest

• Aapaawapsspi (Huckleberry)

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• Akai miniw (Black Elderberry)

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• Apgar Campground

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  The Apgar Campground in Glacier Naitonal Park.

• Apgar Lookout Trailhead

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• Apgar Nature Center

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• Apgar Village

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• Apgar Visitor Center

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• Apikuni Falls Trail

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• Asiitsiksimm (Black Cottonwood)

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• Avalanche Creek

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• Avalanche Lake Trail

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  The Avalanche Lake Trail begins in the same place as the Trail of the Cedars and the Avalanche Campground. The trail climbs steadily through an old growth forest to an alpine like with outstanding waterfalls. Avalanche Lake 2.3 mi (3.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m) Trailhead: Avalanche Picnic Area

• Beaver Pond Loop Trailhead

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  In the summer, Beaver Pond Loop is a nice, relatively flat trail for hikers. In the winter, this route offers skiing and snowshoeing through aspen, meadows, and mixed conifer stands in the rolling hills east of St. Mary Lake.

• Big Bend - GTSR

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• Bird Woman Falls Overlook

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• Camas Road Gate Parking

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  Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails.

• East Tunnel

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• Fire in the Park

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  Examine a map of Glacier's fire history over the last 100+ years.

• Fire on the Rise

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  Learn how climate change is affecting fires in Glacier and across the Northern Rockies.

• Fire Through Time

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  Learn the history of fire in Glacier over the past century.

• Forest and Fire Nature Trail

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  Visit the Forest and Fire Nature Trail to learn about the history and future of wildland fire in Glacier National Park.

• Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

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  Explore a piece of fire history in Glacier on this short nature trail, through a forest that has burned 3 times in the last 100 years.

• Forest and Fire Nature Trailhead

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  Learn about the Forest and Fire Nature Trail and the fire ecology that is found along the trail.

• Goat Haunt Overlook

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• Goat Lick Overlook

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• Going-to-the-Sun Road West Side Winter Gate Closure

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  The Going to the Sun Road closes to vehicle traffic in the winter just past Lake McDonald Lodge. Though this section of the road is closed in the winter to vehicles, the road remains open to hikers and skiers.

• Granite Park Chalet

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  Experience unequaled back country hospitality in one of Glacier National Park's most panoramic and pristine wilderness environments.

• Grinnell Glacier Trailhead

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• Grizzly Bear and Wolverine Superpowers Exhibit

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• Hidden Lake Trailhead

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• Hidden Meadow Trailhead

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• Highline Trailhead

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• Iceberg Lake Trailhead

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• Jackson Glacier Overlook

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• Jackson Glacier Overlook: Recent Mountain Glaciers

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• Lake McDonald Lodge

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  Lake McDonald Lodge sits on the shore of Lake McDonald and has been welcoming guests since 1914. Built in a Swiss style of architecture it retains a "hunting lodge" feel as guests enter the lobby surrounded by animal mounts and rustic log banisters. It remains the primary lodging facility on the west side of the park.

• Lakeshore View of Many Glacier Hotel

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• Logan Pass

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• Logan Pass Causes and Consequences Exhibit

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  An upright tri-panel exhibit behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Two panels are about climate change and the third is a map of the area. The two climate panels are titled Causes & Consequences and Solutions & Benefits.

• Logan Pass Ramp Exhibit about Snowpack

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• Logan Pass Trio of Geology and Climate Exhibits

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• Lunch Creek

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• Maksskitsi (Mountain Ash)

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• Many Glacier Hotel

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  The Many Glacier Hotel was the showpiece of the many hotels and chalets that the Great Northern Railway built in Glacier National Park.

• Many Glacier Hotel Lobby

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• Marmot and Pika Superpowers Exhibit

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• McDonald Creek Overlook

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• North Lake McDonald View

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• Numa Lookout Trailhead

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• Oberlin Bend

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• Okonoki (Serviceberry)

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• Otohtoksinii (Thimbleberry)

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• Otokomi Lake Trailhead

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• Paradise Point Trail

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• Pokintsomo (Cow Parsnip)

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• Ptarmigan and Weasel Superpowers Exhibit

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• Rainbow Falls Trailhead

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• Redrock Falls Trail

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• Rising Sun

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• Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins

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  Built in 1940, Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins sits adjacent to spectacular St. Mary Lake inside Glacier National Park and is surrounded by soaring mountain peaks. In addition to 72 cabins and motor inn rooms, you will find the Two Dog Flats Grill, campstore, and gift shop.

• Rocky Point Trailhead

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• Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail

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• Running Eagle Falls Trailhead

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• Scenic Point

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• Sheep and Goat Superpowers Exhibit

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• Siyeh Bend

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• Sperry Chalet

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  You will find the chalet on the west side of Gunsight mountain. Situated on an alpine ledge overlooking Lake McDonald and the Whitefish Range. Surrounded by craggy peaks, cascading waterfalls and up and down vistas it is an area full of alpine nooks and crannies waiting to be explored by those who like to relax and enjoy "away from it all".

• St. Mary Falls Trail

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• St. Mary Falls Trailhead

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• St. Mary Visitor Center

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• St. Mary Visitor Center: Montana's Prairieland

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• Sun Point

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• Sunrift Gorge

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• Sunrift Gorge: Erosion and Geologic Activity

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• Swiftcurrent Lake Trail

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• Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins

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  Built in 1933, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn is located one mile from Many Glacier Hotel and is a hiker's paradise with trailheads for many of Glacier's most spectacular hikes right outside its doors. In addition to 95 cabins and motor inn rooms, you will find 'Nell's restaurant, fully stocked campstore/gift shop, and numerous activities at this picturesque location.

• The Loop

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• The Weeping Wall

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• Trail of the Cedars

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  Trail of the Cedars is a peaceful boardwalk nature trail along Avalanche Creek. Follow the boardwalk through old growth cedars, listen to the American dippers, see the powerful force of water carving the Avalanche Gorge.

• Triple Arches

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• Triple Divide Peak: The Headwaters of Three Watersheds

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• Tsikokiinii (Thinleaf Alder)

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• Two Dog Flats

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• Two Medicine Winter Road Closure

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  The Two Medicine Road closes to vehicles in winter but remains open to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and visitors can park their car at the gate closure.

• View Above Many Glacier Hotel

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• Village Inn at Apgar

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  Built in 1956, the Village Inn at Apgar is located on the shores of Lake McDonald. This quaint 36 room motor inn offers stunning views from every room of Lake McDonald and the mountain panorama forming the Crown of the Continent.

• West Tunnel

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• Wild Goose Island: Ice Age Glaciers

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• Wild Goose Island Overlook

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Things to do

• All about birding in Glacier National Park

  Glacier provides a wonderful opportunity to birdwatch, with plenty of spaces for birders of all ages to sit, listen, and observe the sights and sounds of nature. With 279 documented species including raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, the park’s variation in elevation and habitat types contribute to a high diversity of bird life.

• All about wildlife watching safety

  View wildlife across Glacier National Park's vast landscapes. The diversity of habitat types creates opportunities for a wide range of animals. Find more information on everything from the large and majestic elk of the prairies, to the small stonefly of glacier-fed streams on Glacier National Park's website.

• American Dipper

  The American dipper is a stocky, round-bodied bird with grayish-brown feathers, a dark bill, and long, pale legs. The bird gets its name from bobbing up and down while standing, a funny but easily identifying trait. They sing a high-pitched song that is a series of whistled phrases, each repeated two to four times with a buzzy call that sounds similar to “dzeet.”

• American Martens

  Martes americana The American marten, also called a pine marten, is part of the weasel family. Pine martens have short limbs and a long, bushy tail. They are light to dark brown or black with a throat patch that is an irregular shape and size, with ranges in color from buff to bright orange.

• Attend One of Glacier's Evening Programs

  Evening programs are a chance for rangers to help visitors find amazing meaning in specific park resources.

  Duration: 30-60 Minutes

• Bats

  Bats are part of the mammalian order Chiroptera, which is ancient Greek for "hand wing." There are over 1,200 species of bats worldwide, with 9 species that call Glacier National Park home. All of Glacier's bat species are insectivores (insect-eaters).

• Bears

  Glacier is home to two species of bears: grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and black bears (Ursus americanus). Both species come in a range of colors from black to brown, reddish, or blond.

• Beavers

  The North American beaver is the second largest rodent in the world behind the Capybara of South America. Found throughout the U.S. and Canada, these semiaquatic ecosystem engineers constuct dams and lodges that affect the hydrology and ecology of their surroundings. As a keystone species, their presence in riparian habitats affects all neighboring animal and plant life. 

• Bighorn Sheep

  Bighorn sheep live in a variety of habitats throughout the year. During the summer, they can be found in meadows, fellfields, and on mid-elevation slopes bordered by cliffs and ledges. In the winter, sheep frequent windswept and south-facing valleys and ridges where forage is blown free of snow. Bighorn sheep can often be seen in the parking lot of Logan Pass licking antifreeze from the pavement, which is the most easily accessible source of salt in their diet.

• Bobcats

  The bobcat has many color variations such as red-brown fur with indistinct markings or light buff with dark spotting. They are similar to the Canada lynx, but have shorter ear tufts and a short tail with several black rings that do not fully circle it and no black tip. Their tracks are about 2 inches (5 cm) from top to bottom.

• Canada Lynx

  Canada lynx are similar to bobcats in appearance, but differ in several distinct ways. Lynx are grayer in color, with less distinctive spotting, and have much larger paws and longer ear tufts. The tail tip of a lynx is entirely black, while the tail tip of a bobcat has a white underside. In 2000, the US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Canada lynx as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

• Check out a Mission 66 Visitor Center

  These visitor centers are worth a stop for the information and exhibits provided, as well as their historic architecture.

• Clark's Nutcracker

  The Clark’s nutcracker has a pale- gray body, black wings with large white patches along the trailing edges, and a black tail with broad white stripes on either side. These birds typically travel in small flocks and call back and forth to communicate. They have a long, harsh, rising call that sounds similar to “shraaaaaaa.”

• Columbian Ground Squirrels

  The Columbian ground squirrel has a well-developed colonial social structure. When they sense danger, they will make a shrill chirp as an alarm call. They are vulnerable to predators such as long-tailed weasels, hawks, coyotes, and grizzly bears.

• Common Loon

  One-fifth of Montana’s nesting loons are in Glacier National Park. Because of their limited range, small population, sensitivity to human disturbance, and loss of breeding habitats outside of the park, they are listed as a Species of Special Concern in Montana. Human disturbance along shores or getting too close to these birds can cause stress and may cause them to abandon their nests.

• Coyotes

  Coyotes (Canis latrans) are intelligent and highliy adaptable animals. The subspecies in Glacier is the mountain coyote (C. l. lestes). Often mistaken for a wolf, the coyote is about one third of the wolf's size, with a slighter build. Its coat ranges from tan to buff and sometimes gray, with some orange on its tail and ears. 

• Deer

  Two types of deer are commonly seen thorughout Glacier: the northwestern white-tailed deer (O. v. ochrourus) and the Rocky Mountain mule deer (O. h. hemionus). Both will flee when in danger. Males grow antlers from April or May through August or September and then shed them in the spring.

• Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road

  A drive across this engineering marvel has been a quintessential part of any trip to Glacier since the 1930s.

  Duration: 3-8 Hours

• Eagles

  The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) can both be seen soaring over Glacier’s skies. As one of the most important golden eagle migration routes in North America, Glacier established a Hawk Watch International site in 2018 to monitor raptors during fall migration. Research has shown that human presence can disturb eagle nesting and foraging, so known nest areas in national parks are often closed to visitors.

• Elk

  Glacier provides a summer range for a significant number of elk, while most winter at lower elevations outside the park. The subspecies occuring in Glacier is the Rocky Mountain elk (C. c. nelsoni). They feed on grasses, sedges, other herbs and shrubs, bark of aspen trees, conifer needles, burned bark, and aquatic plants.

• Fire-Adapted Woodpeckers

  Glacier is the perfect home for several fire-adapted woodpeckers. These are birds that depend on regular wildfire to create their habitat. Listen for “thunks” or knocking sounds of woodpeckers as they excavate tree cavities in search of a meal.

• Gray Wolves

  The subspecies of gray wolves (Canis lupus) found in Glacier is called the northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf (C. l. irremotus). There are three color variants: gray, white, and black. Wolves are secretive and elusive creatures, with sightings primarily being of lone wolves or pairs.

• Harlequin Duck

  One-quarter of Montana’s harlequin duck broods are born in Glacier National Park. These birds have a low reproductive rate and are very susceptible to habitat loss and degradation. Because of these characteristics, they are listed as a Species of Concern in the state of Montana.

• Listen to Glacier's Podcast

  Rangers recommend Glacier's podcast, Headwaters: a podcast about how Glacier is connected to everything else!

  Duration: 1-30 Hours

• Marmots

  Marmots are one of the largest rodents in Glacier. Early settlers called them "whistle pigs" due to their vocalizations of loud whistles and "screams," which stem out of fear or excitement. They are typically active in the morning, late afternoon, and evening.

• Moose

  Four subspecies of moose (Alces alces) exist in North America. The subspecies in Glacier is the Shiras moose (A. a. shirasi) and is found in forested areas and willow flats from southeastern British Columbia to northern Colorado. Moose are better adapted to survival in deep snow than other ungulates in the park, and are usually solitary or in small family groups. 

• Mountain Bluebird

  The mountain bluebird is a small bird with a round head and a straight, thin bill. Adult males are bright sky-blue, somewhat paler underneath. Adult females have duller blue wings and tails with gray breasts, crowns, throats, and backs. Their call sounds similar to a thin “tew” while their song is a warbled high “chur chur.”

• Mountain Goats

  The mountain goat is one of the park's most inconic creatures. It is the only living member of its genus and is more closely related to caprines (the chamois of Europe and the gorals and serows of Asia) than to domesticated goats. 

• Mountain Lions

  The mountain lion (Puma concolor), also known as the cougar, is one of the two largest cat species in North America and is a top predator native to Glacier. The subspecies in Glacier is the North American cougar (P.c. couguar). 

• Northern River Otters

  The northern river otter is the most aquatic member of the weasel family. They can swim underwater up to 6 miles per hour (9.6 kph) for two to three minutes at a time. They aren't as agile or fast on land unless they find snow or ice, where they can move rapidly by alternating hops and slides reaching speads of 15 miles per hour (24 kph)

• Osprey

  A large bird with a slim body, the osprey has long, narrow wings that have a sharp bend in flight resembling the letter “M.” Ospreys have dark-brown feathers on their back and are white underneath. They also have a notable dark mark at the “wrist” of their wing. An osprey’s call is high-pitched with a series of short, slightly wavering screeches that sound like “too-too-too-tee-tee-tee-tee-too-too.”

• Owls

  There are four species of owls documented within Glacier, but their nocturnal nature may make it difficult to hear or see one of them while visiting.

• Pikas

  The American pika, a member of the order Lagomopha, is not a rodent, but related to rabbits and hares. Piles of drying vegetation, called haystacks, and a distinctive high-pitched call are the most recognizable indicators of active pika habitat. Pikas are sensitive to temperatures above 77.9°F (25.5°C); therefore, they are most active during cooler parts of the day.

• Red Foxes

  Red foxes are found throughout the northern hemisphere. In Glacier, they are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from open grasslands to dense forests. Most abundant in riparian areas and along the edges of forests, they are the smallest of the canids found in the park. Red foxes occur in several color phases, but they usually have reddish-yellow coats that are somewhat darker on the back and shoulders, black "socks" on their lower legs, and a white-tipped tail.

• Take a Full Day Hike in Glacier

  Glacier is a hiker’s paradise. Spend your whole day in nature on one of these popular trails.

  Duration: 5-12 Hours

• Take a Half-Day Hike in Glacier

  Glacier is a hiker’s paradise. Spend part of your day on one of these 3-5 hour hikes.

  Duration: 3-5 Hours

• Varied Thrush

  These secretive birds rarely flaunt their flashy colors. Instead, they sing shyly from dense forests. Adult males have a light orange line over the eyes, blue-gray backs, and a burnt-orange throat and belly separated by a dark breast band but are heard much more often than seen. They have a distinctive song of a long, single whistle on one pitch; it can sometimes be mistaken for a human distress whistle.

• Visit One of Glacier's Historic Lodges

  Step inside one of the historic lodges and pretend you are a traveler on the Great Northern Railway in the 1910s.

  Duration: 1-3 Hours

• Weasels

  Glacier National Park has many members of the weasel family that call the park home. Two of those animals are the short-tailed weasel or ermine (Mustela erminea) and the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata).

• White-Tailed Ptarmigan

  The white-tailed ptarmigan is a medium to large chicken-like member of the grouse family. They are completely white in winter and barred grayish-brown in summer with white wings and tails and feathered feet. Breeding males will have a broad band of black markings across the chest and have red eye combs. Like chickens, they make clucking noises.

• Wolverines

  A mid-sized carnivore in the weasel family, the wolverine is active throughout the year in cold, snowy environments to which it is well-adapted. Wolverines are rarely seen and inhabit remote terrain. They are also known as one of the rarest and most elusive carnivores on the planet.

Visitor centers

• Apgar Visitor Center

  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.

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• Logan Pass Visitor Center

  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.

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• St. Mary Visitor Center

  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.

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Webcams

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• Apgar Mountain

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• Apgar Village

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• Glacier Night Sky Webcam

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• Logan Pass - 1

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• Logan Pass Parking Lot

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• Many Glacier

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• Many Glacier - 2

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• Middle Fork of the Flathead River

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• Park Headquarters

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• Snowball, Snowflake and Chilly Are Back!

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• St. Mary Visitor Center

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• St. Mary Visitor Center - Dusty Star Observatory Sky Cam

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• St. Mary Visitor Center Osprey Nest

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• The Ground Squirrels are Awake

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• Two Medicine

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• Two Medicine 1

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• West Entrance

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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.