Size: 1.01 Million Acres
Year Established: 1910
Annual Visitors: 3.08 Million
Firearms Information in Glacier National Park
Each state has its own laws and rules about how to use and own guns, which are different from the federal laws. If you know what you can do and what you can’t do in Glacier National Park, your next trip to Montana will be safe and fun.
In 2010, our federal government changed the rules so that gun owners could bring guns into National Parks. This law also says that the state where a national park is located will decide the rules for carrying a gun in that park.
Also, it’s important to note that it’s against the law to bring a gun into Park Service offices and visitor centers, among other places, in national parks. Places that don’t let people bring guns will have signs at all public entrances that say so.
It is very different to be able to carry a gun in a national park and to be able to use a gun in a national park.
Hunting in Glacier National Park
In Glacier National Park, it is against the law to hunt or to discharge your gun.
Additional Information About Glacier National Park
About 20,000 years ago, the force of melting ice fields cut and molded this region, on the north border of the United States bordering Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park.
Over a hundred glaciers existed in the park when it first opened a century ago. Climate change will continue to reduce the size of the remaining 25 glaciers over the next few years. Now much of the area is forested with aspens, cottonwoods, and conifers. Moreover, the park is home to the greatest concentration of wolverines in the United States.
In 1932, the two parks in the United States and Canada came together to become the world’s first International Peace Park.
Best Time to Visit Glacier National Park
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is between the months of July to September.
Visitor Fees
Normal Rates (May to October)
$20.00 per person/cyclist for up to 7 days
$35.00 per vehicle for up to 7 days
$30.00 per motorcycle for up to 7 days
Winter Rates (November 1 to April 30)
$15.00 per person/cyclist for up to 7 days
$25.00 per vehicle for up to 7 days
$20.00 per motorcycle for up to 7 days
Annual Park Pass
$70.00 for Glacier National Park Annual Pass
Interesting in visiting multiple National Parks this year?
Consider the America The Beautiful Annual Park Pass.
This annual park pass to gets you and some friends into all U.S. National Parks for $80.
They also offer Senior, Military, and other discounts.
Visitor Centers
Apgar Visitor Center
Address
Apgar Visitor Center,
West Glacier, MT 59936
Phone Number
(406) 888-7800
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.
St. Mary Visitor Center
Address
Saint Mary Visitor Center, Parking lot,
Browning, MT 59417
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.
Logan Pass Visitor Center
Address
Logan’s Pass Visitor Center,
Browning, MT 59417
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.