Glacier National Park is open all year to accommodate your vacation. Of course, in the winter, the weather will dictate when many facilities will be open. The very best time to visit Glacier National Park is from late in May to early September. However, since this is the most crowded time, others prefer to come when it’s a little quieter. Late September and the month of October can be wonderful, but realize there won’t be the facilities available to you as in the peak months.
Overnight temperatures can drop low at any time of year, even in August. Be prepared and pack right. Bring a parka for the cold nights. Always bring your raingear, too.
You will want to make any lodging reservations well in advance as these fill up quickly, particularly in the spring and summer.
Visitor Centers
- Apgar Visitor Center – Open daily mid-May to mid-December in Apgar Village. Open weekends only the remainder of the year.
- Logan Pass Visitor Center – Open mid-June to mid-September at the summit of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- Saint Mary Visitor Center – Open mid-May to mid-September at the East Entrance.
Roads
Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open for public vehicles from mid-June to mid-September. In order for visitors to be able to access winter recreation on the lake, about ten miles of this road is maintained throughout the winter. The other park roads usually open in May, depending on the weather.
Glacier National Park's Shuttle System
The shuttle service for Glacier National Park begins on July 1 and goes through September 5, starting at 7 am to the last shuttle of the day leaving Logan Pass at 7 pm.
Campgrounds
Campgrounds are open all summer long. Some open with primitive services as early as April and close as late as November. Apgar is the only campground to offer winter camping. Most of the campgrounds in Glacier are first-come first-served. Find more information on our Park Campgrounds page.
This information was obtained from the National Park Service website and we try to provide the most up to date information about the hours and seasons within Glacier National Park, but please note that the above mentioned dates and hours can change without notice.
