National Park · Montana, United States
Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Glacier National Park (U.S.) is a national park in Montana, United States, covering 1,013,126 acres (409,998 ha), established in 1910; it recorded 3,136,557 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Montana, United States |
| Area | 1,013,126 acres (409,998 ha) |
| Established | 1910 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 3,136,557 |
| Highest point | Mount Cleveland — 3,194 m (10,479 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48.8000° N, 114.0000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Glacier National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Montana, on the Canada–United States border. The park encompasses more than 1 million acres (4,100 km2) and includes parts of two mountain ranges (sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountains), more than 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem", a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 mi2 (41,000 km2).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
July to September — Going-to-the-Sun Road open and trails snow-free; winters are long and snowy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | West Glacier, Montana |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Glacier Park International Airport |
| Getting there | By Car From the west, access to the Lake McDonald area, Park Headquarters, the Apgar Visitor Center, and Going-to-the-Sun-Road is via Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles from Kalispell). |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Historic lodges inside the park, including Lake McDonald Lodge and Many Glacier Hotel |
Famous trails
- Highline Trail — 11.7 miles (18.8 km) — Hard
- Grinnell Glacier Trail — 11.0 miles (17.7 km) — Hard
- Avalanche Lake Trail — 4.5 miles (7.2 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) · Kalispell, United States · 35.8 miles away
- Lethbridge County Airport (YQL) · Lethbridge, Canada · 78.9 miles away
- Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) · Cranbrook, Canada · 98.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacier National Park (U.S.)?
Glacier National Park (U.S.) is in Montana, United States (48.8000° N, 114.0000° W).
When was Glacier National Park (U.S.) established?
Glacier National Park (U.S.) was established in 1910, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Glacier National Park (U.S.)?
Glacier National Park (U.S.) covers 1,013,126 acres (409,998 ha).
How many people visit Glacier National Park (U.S.) each year?
It recorded 3,136,557 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Glacier National Park (U.S.)?
The highest point is Mount Cleveland, at 3,194 metres (10,479 ft).
When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park (U.S.)?
July to September — Going-to-the-Sun Road open and trails snow-free; winters are long and snowy.
Does Glacier National Park (U.S.) have campgrounds?
Yes — Glacier National Park (U.S.) has campgrounds.
How do I get to Glacier National Park (U.S.)?
The nearest town is West Glacier, Montana. The nearest airport is Glacier Park International Airport. By Car From the west, access to the Lake McDonald area, Park Headquarters, the Apgar Visitor Center, and Going-to-the-Sun-Road is via Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles from Kalispell).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_(U.S.) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_%28U.S.%29 — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://www.nps.gov/glac/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.