Glacier National Park Custom Search Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states. The park contains over 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and six National Historic Landmarks. In 1932 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada, were designated Wateron-Glacier International Peace Park. This designation celebrates the longstanding peace and friendship between our two nations. Glacier and Waterton Lakes have both been designated as Biosphere Reserves and together were recognized, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site.     CONTACTS Email - glac_park_info@nps.gov Fax- 406-888-7808 Write to Park Headquarters West Glacier, MT 59936 Phone Visitor Information - (406) 888-7800 Visitor Information (TDD) - (406) 888-7806 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Most visitor facilites are open from late May to mid-September. During the winter in-park services are not available Getting There PLANE - The closest airports are Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana (25 miles from West Glacier) and in Great Falls, Montana (200 miles from West Glacier). Car rentals are available at both airports. Shuttles are available at the Kalispell airport. CAR - NOTE: Vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors) are prohibited on the steepest sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Public transportation options are limited. Shuttles from airports and train stations provide some service to visitors to the park. Weather & Climate Glacier's western valleys generally receive the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees F. It is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Strong winds and sunny days predominate on the east side of the park. Overnight lows throughout the park can drop to near 20 degrees F, and snow can fall anytime. In August of 1992, a foot of snow fell on the northeastern corner of Glacier. Prepare for a variety of conditions and pack accordingly. You may start the day in a T-shirt and shorts, and need a parka by evening. Dress in layers. Always bring raingear. Getting Around Guided Tours are available from two companies. Sun Tours offers interpretive tours in Glacier from June 10 to September 15. Tours highlight Blackfeet cultrue and history relating to Glacier national Park's natural features. For reservations information call 1-800-786-9220 Glacier Park Inc., offers tours between lodges. For reservations call 406-755-6303 CAMPING Camping in Glacier Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Glacier has 13 campgrounds with approximately 1000 sites. Fish Creek and St. Mary Campgrounds may be reserved in advance. All others are first come/first served. LODGING Apgar Village Lodge For More Information on this lodging please call 406-888-5484 Granite Park Chalet Backcountry Hiker Shelter For More Information on this lodging please call 406-387-5555 Lake McDonald Lodge For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303 Many Glacier Hotel For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303 Rising Sun Motor Inn For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303 Sperry Chalet Backcountry Chalet, reachable by hiking only For More Information on this lodging please call 406-387-5654 Swiftcurrent Motor Inn For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303 Village Inn For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303 FACILITIES Visitor Centers APGAR VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Location - Apgar, at the foot of Lake McDonald, 2 miles north of West Glacier. Closures - Open weekends only Novemeber through March Available Facilities - Rangers are available to answer questions and assist with trip planning needs. LOGAN PASS VISITOR CENTER Location - Logan Pass in the center of Glacier National Park. 18 miles east of St. Mary, MT Closures - Open early June through mid-October Exhibits - Exhibits highlight the alpine ecosystem which covers almost 1/3 of Glacier National Park Available Facilities - Rangers are on duty to answer questions and assist with trip planning. ST. MARY VISITOR CENTER Location - St. Mary, MT Closures - Open May through mid-October Available Facilities - Rangers are on duty at answer questions and assist with trip planning.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Glacier National Park.   Campgrounds Near Glacier National Park: West Glacier KOA Kampground, West Glacier, 1 miles away San Suz-Ed Trailer Park Campground, Flathead County, 2 miles away San-suz-ed Trailer Park, West Glacier, 2 miles away Apgar Campground, Flathead County, 2 miles away Lake Five Resort, West Glacier, 2 miles away Fish Creek Campground, Flathead County, 3 miles away Glacier Campground, West Glacier, 4 miles away   Marinas Near Glacier National Park: Echo Lake Marina, Bigfork , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Glacier National Park: Super 8 Glacier Park/Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls , 12 miles away Glacier Mountain Lodge, Columbia Falls , 15 miles away Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls , 16 miles away Candlewycke Inn, Bigfork , 20 miles away North Forty Resort, Whitefish , 21 miles away Duck Inn, Whitefish , 24 miles away Downtowner Inn, Whitefish , 24 miles away   Trails Near Glacier National Park: South Boundary Trail, Flathead County , 4 miles away Howe Lake Trail, Flathead County , 5 miles away Ousel Peak Trail, Flathead County , 7 miles away Camas Creek Trail, Flathead County , 8 miles away Columbia Mountain Trail, Flathead County , 9 miles away   Ski Areas Near Glacier National Park: Whitefish, Montana , 25 miles away, 2353 foot drop, 11 lifts, 83 runs Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 34 miles away, 1440 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs Castle Mountain, Alberta , 48 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 5 lifts, 59 runs Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 68 miles away, 2600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Marshall Mountain, Montana , 72 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 23 runs Teton Pass, Montana , 86 miles away, 1010 foot drop, 2 lifts, 26 runs Fernie, British Columbia , 88 miles away, 2816 foot drop, 10 lifts, 114 runs   Whitewater Near Glacier National Park: Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 1 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Great Northern Whitewater, Flathead County , 1 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Wild River Adventures, Flathead County , 1 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Flathead River - North Fork, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 12 miles long (Big Creek to Glacier Rim) Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier)   Public Lands Near Glacier National Park: Wayfarers State Park, Montana , 21 miles away Whitefish Lake State Park, Montana , 26 miles away Lone Pine State Park, Montana , 28 miles away Yellow Bay State Park, Montana , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Glacier National Park: Glacier View Golf Club & Rv, West Glacier , 0 miles away Meadow Lake Golf Resort, Columbia Falls , 16 miles away Frontier Road House Golf Club, Kalispell , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Glacier National Park Lion Lake, Flathead County , 6 miles away Jessup Mill Pond, Flathead County , 16 miles away Gyrfalcon Lake, Flathead County , 16 miles away Stanton Lake, Flathead County , 19 miles away