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National Park · Montana

Glacier National Park

Wikimedia disambiguation page. Look for it 2 mi north of West Glacier. Its 2025 visitor count was 3.1M.

Visitors in 2025
3.1M
record 3.3M in 2017 · National Park Service
Busiest month
July
84% of visits Jun–Sep
Where
2 mi north of West Glacier
21 places to stay in West Glacier
Official site
nps.gov/glac
In brief

A national park, 2 mi north of West Glacier

84% of visits come in Jun–Sep

July is the busiest month, with about 752,466 visitors. January sees about 16,636. When to go ↓

You can sleep inside the park

20 places to stay are inside the park: The Village Inn and Lake McDonald Lodge. The nearest town with more is West Glacier. Where to stay ↓

3 towns sit inside the park

West Glacier, Polebridge and St. Mary sit inside the park’s boundary. Where to stay ↓

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 18°, with about 115" of snow a year. When to go ↓

Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug

June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 70–80°. When to go ↓

Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.

When to go

Visits and weather by month

Plan a visit to Glacier around the crowds and weather below.

0200K400K600K800K30°50°70°90°January: about 16,636 visitors, high 31°JanFebruary: about 16,843 visitors, high 35°FebMarch: about 24,506 visitors, high 44°MarApril: about 43,487 visitors, high 53°AprMay: about 209,032 visitors, high 64°MayJune: about 542,459 visitors, high 70°JunJuly: about 752,466 visitors, high 80°JulAugust: about 698,991 visitors, high 80°AugSeptember: about 563,240 visitors, high 69°SepOctober: about 136,808 visitors, high 53°OctNovember: about 23,432 visitors, high 38°NovDecember: about 18,948 visitors, high 31°Dec80° highs
Jan31° / 18°17K
Feb35° / 18°17K
Mar44° / 24°25K
Apr53° / 30°43K
May64° / 38°209K
Jun70° / 44°542K
Jul80° / 49°752K
Aug80° / 47°699K
Sep69° / 40°563K
Oct53° / 31°137K
Nov38° / 25°23K
Dec31° / 19°19K
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average. Visitors: National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for West Glacier. West Glacier’s full climate →
About

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park may refer to:

Glacier National Park (Canada), in British Columbia, Canada

Type
National Park
Wikipedia readers
2.9K a year
Official site
nps.gov/glac
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Plan your visit

Address and hours

Address64 Grinnell Drive, West Glacier, MT 59936(406) 888-7800
HoursAll dayGlacier National Park is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. An entrance fee is required, even when entrance stations are not staffed. Instructions are available at each entrance for self-payment.
Entrance fees
  • Private Vehicle$35
  • Per Person$20
  • Motorcycle$30
  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25
Getting thereGlacier 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.
National Park Service. Check the park’s site for closures and alerts.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Glacier National Park

You can sleep inside the park (20 places). The first towns with rooms are West Glacier (21) and Coram (17).

Apgar Visitor Center20 in the park123456Coram17Whitefish33Columbia Falls19Kalispell27Evergreen10Saint Mary LakeTriple Divide PeakFlathead LakeWaterton-Glacier International Peace ParkWhitefish MountainLogan Pass Visitor Center20 mi
Visitor centerPark landHighways12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Saint Mary Lake
  2. 2Triple Divide Peak
  3. 3Flathead Lake
  4. 4Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
  5. 5Whitefish Mountain
  6. 6Logan Pass Visitor Center
Inside the park

Stay in the park

20 places · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 10 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds

  • The Village Inn lodge or cabins
  • Lake McDonald Lodge lodge or cabins
  • Rising Sun Motor Inn lodge or cabins
  • Many Glacier Hotel lodge or cabins
  • Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins lodge or cabins
  • McCarthy Homestead Cabin lodge or cabins
5 min drive

West Glacier

21 places to stay · 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

263 people · 37% vacation homes

2 mi south of Apgar Visitor Center

10 min drive

Coram

17 places to stay · 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

452 people · 27% vacation homes

7 mi southwest of Apgar Visitor Center · 3 mi to the park

25 min drive

Whitefish

33 places to stay · 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park

9,358 people

17 mi west of Apgar Visitor Center · 11 mi to the park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom the visitor centerDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
West Glacier 37% vacation homesinside the park5 min21 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks263$498K—
Coram 27% vacation homes7 mi southwest10 min17 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks452$243K—
Whitefish17 mi west25 min33 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park9,358$684KB−
Columbia Falls14 mi southwest20 min19 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks5,753$384KC+
Hungry Horse 45% vacation homes10 mi south15 min11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds679——
Martin City9 mi south15 min5 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park342$573K—
Kalispell26 mi southwest40 min27 18 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground31,851$428KC−
Evergreen24 mi southwest35 min10 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks9,611$341K—

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center

FCAGlacier Park19 mi
MSOMissoula Montana111 mi
GTFGreat Falls141 mi
GEGSpokane · major hub175 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · roads: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · park boundary: National Park Service · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Apgar Visitor Center; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also within reach

A wider trip can take in these, within 67 miles.

115 mi LakeSaint Mary Lake216 mi MountainTriple Divide Peak350 mi LakeFlathead Lake427 mi Park & preserveWaterton-Glacier International Peace Park523 mi Ski areaWhitefish Mountain Resort137 runs · 2,292 ft vertical65 mi Park & preserveBob Marshall Wilderness69 mi MuseumLogan Pass Visitor Center67 mi Ski areaTeton Pass Ski Resort39 runs · 910 ft vertical
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Saint Mary Lake: Ken Thomas (talk · contribs), Public domain · Triple Divide Peak: Eggbones, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Flathead Lake: The original uploader was Cactus.man at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park: Jesse Allen, NASA Earth Observatory, using data obtained courtesy of the Univers, Public domain · Bob Marshall Wilderness: United States Forest Service, Public domain · Logan Pass Visitor Center: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0

Visitors

In 2025, 3,136,557 visitors

The record starts in 2016 and runs to 2025.

2.9M20163.3M20173M20183M20191.7M20203.1M20212.9M20222.9M20233.2M20243.1M2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2017). National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits by calendar year.
Common questions

Your questions on Glacier

What town is Glacier National Park near?

West Glacier, MT, about 2 miles south.

When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?

June, July and August, with highs of 70–80°. July is the busiest month (about 752,466 visitors).

How many people visit Glacier National Park each year?

3,136,557 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 3,305,512, set in 2017.

What is the closest airport to Glacier National Park?

Glacier Park (FCA), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 175 miles.

Where should I stay near Glacier National Park?

Inside the park: The Village Inn, Lake McDonald Lodge and Rising Sun Motor Inn. Nearby: West Glacier (2 mi, 21 places to stay), Coram (7 mi, 17 places to stay) and Whitefish (17 mi, 33 places to stay).

From locals

Questions for West Glacier

Share what you know in West Glacier’s Town Square.

When do you go to beat the crowds at Glacier? Where do you eat after a visit to Glacier? Is Glacier worth it with small kids? What do visitors to Glacier usually miss?

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.