Glacier Park waives entrance fees as part of National Park week

Entrance fees to Glacier National Park and the nearly 400 National Park sites across the country will be waived during National Park Week, April 21-29.  

The National Park Service encourages everyone to take advantage of the free entrance to get outside and explore or just “take in” the natural beauty of the park.   Glacier National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright said, “This annual celebration is a great opportunity to experience spring at the park and view the many birds that migrate to or through the park at this time of year.”  

Currently, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is open to motorized traffic from the West Entrance to Lake McDonald Lodge and from the St. Mary Entrance to Rising Sun.  Hiker/biker access is available for 5.5 miles from the Lake McDonald Gate to Avalanche while the road plow is working.  This weekend, April 21-22, no restrictions are anticipated for hiker/biker access on the west side or east side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.  The Camas Road is open and the Two Medicine Road on the east side is currently open to Running Eagle Falls.  

Weather conditions in the park can vary greatly from local valley locations, and the road status can change depending on weather conditions and snow plowing activities. Park visitors are highly encouraged to plan ahead and visit the park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm., or contact the park at 888-7800 for updated road conditions, plowing status and weather conditions.  Visitors may also visit the park’s Facebook page to stay connected with the park.

  Additional entrance fee-free dates during the year will be June 9 (Get Outdoors Day), September 29 (National Public Lands Day), and November 10 -12 (Veterans Day weekend).

An annual Glacier National Park pass for unlimited access to the park for one year from time of purchase is available for $35.