Nonresident fee
$100 each
Non-U.S. residents 16 and older, on top of the entrance fee, unless a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass admits them
Glacier National Park entrance fees
A standard pass covers seven consecutive days. Extra activity and camping charges are separate.
Glacier National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 / $25 | Summer / winter rate (Nov 1 to Apr 30). Everyone in one private, non-commercial car, truck, or van, 7 days |
| Motorcycle | $30 / $20 | Summer / winter rate. Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all, 7 days |
| Per person | $20 / $15 | Summer / winter rate. Each visitor on foot or bicycle (16 and older), or in a non-commercial organized group, 7 days |
Visiting from outside the U.S.?
Count non-U.S. residents age 16 and older separately. A qualifying annual or America the Beautiful pass can cover those admitted by the pass.
Annual and lifetime passes
Check eligibility before buying. Bring the pass and the named holder when you enter.
Annual and lifetime passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier Annual Pass | $70 | U.S. citizens and residents: one year from the month of entry, for the holder and passengers in one private vehicle, or the holder and immediate family on foot or bike. No camping. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | U.S. citizens and residents: entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands for a year, one vehicle or four per-person fees. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual, non-resident | $250 | Non-U.S. residents: same coverage, and it covers the $100 nonresident fee for the holder and passengers |
| Senior annual / lifetime | $20 / $80 | U.S. citizens and residents 62 and older |
| Access pass | Free | U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| Military annual / lifetime | Free | Current U.S. military and dependents (annual); Gold Star Family members and veterans (lifetime) |
| 4th grade pass | Free | U.S. 4th graders |
Price the right season
Two summer vehicle passes equal the $70 Glacier annual pass. Three winter vehicle passes cost $75. Choose summer or winter rates in the calculator.
Winter wilderness fees
Glacier issues wilderness permits year-round. Winter wilderness camping permits are free from November 1 to April 30.
Estimate your entrance cost
Estimate one private entry and compare America the Beautiful options using your group’s ages and residency. Separately charged activities and organized groups are excluded.
Standard private entry only. Children under 16 do not pay individual entrance or nonresident fees. Annual-pass estimates assume no existing pass; they cover one private vehicle or the holder plus three adults on foot. Motorcycle estimates cover up to two motorcycles and four people. Check pass eligibility and group rules before paying.
Where to buy your pass
Choose the park’s accepted payment method, keep the pass or tag ready, and bring any required proof of eligibility.
Pay without cash
Bring a payment card. Glacier does not accept cash for entrance fees.
Pay when the station is unstaffed
Glacier provides a self-registration area for purchasing a seven-day park pass when the entrance station is unstaffed.
Permits and other fees
Wilderness camping and boating have separate permit rules. Check the official shuttle page for seasonal ticket requirements.
Wilderness camping permit
$10 + $7 each a night
May 1 to October 31: $10 per permit plus $7 per person per night. November 1 to April 30: winter wilderness permits are free.
Boat launch permit
Free
Required for all watercraft, after an aquatic invasive species inspection
Entrance fee-free days
Check the official NPS dates and eligibility for your travel year. Separately charged services and reservations may still cost money.
Find an eligible fee-free day
Use the official calendar before choosing a free entrance day. Confirm who qualifies and which charges are waived.
Questions about Glacier fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
How much is Glacier National Park admission?
$35 per private vehicle for seven days, or $25 from November 1 to April 30. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older add $100 each unless covered by a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Does Glacier accept cash?
No. Bring an electronic payment method for the entrance fee.
Does a Glacier entrance pass cover boat permits?
No. All watercraft need a free launch permit after an aquatic invasive species inspection. Keep the permit with you or in the vessel.
Are Glacier wilderness permits free in winter?
Yes. Winter wilderness camping permits are free from November 1 to April 30. Summer permits have a permit fee plus a per-person nightly fee.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Fees, coverage, eligibility and buying instructions come from the official sources linked beside the tables and cards. The displayed price inventory is dated 2026. Prices retain the listed charging unit and eligibility.
Cost estimates use the listed standard-entry rates and documented interagency pass coverage. They exclude organized or commercial groups, separately charged activities, and guessed fees at other parks. A residency choice does not replace the eligibility documents required by NPS.
The fee-free section points to official dates and eligibility without storing a fixed calendar in this page. Current closures, temporary rules and services are carried separately by Current conditions. A design review does not refresh an underlying table verification date.
Operational source check: September 11, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.