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Glacier National Park
Entrance Fees
7-Day Automobile/Vehicle Permit
Summer Rate - $25.00 May 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Winter Rate - $15.00 November 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
Entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). Non-transferable.

7-Day Single Entry Permit
Summer Rate - $12.00 May 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Winter Rate - $10.00 November 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
Per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Non-transferable.

Glacier National Park Annual Pass
$35.00

Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle). Non transferable, nonrefundable and does not cover camping fees.

Tour Groups - Commercial Vehicles
Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included).
1 – 6 passengers: $25.00 per vehicle plus $12.00 per person (16 years of age or older)
7 – 15 passengers: $75.00 per vehicle
16 – 25 passengers: $100.00 per vehicle
26+ passengers: $200.00

Academic Fee Waivers
Thank you for your interest and request for information pertaining to Academic Fee Waivers. Please read the following information carefully, for further assistance contact the Fee Management, Special Park Uses Office at 406-888-7825, or 406-888- 7832.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law 108-447, provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow "outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions" to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees. Commercial enterprises are not eligible for fee waivers, but school groups using a commercial vehicle for transportation only may apply for a fee waiver.

Fee Waiver Guidelines
Fee Waiver Application
Please fill out the application online, print it, sign and date it, and mail it in to the address listed.

 

America the Beautiful Pass Series
Starting January 1, 2007 the old Golden Age, Golden Eagle, and Golden Access Passes will be replaced with a new series of interagency passes called the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

 
Annual Pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Annual Pass
Cost $80
This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (children under 16 are admitted free) The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

 
senior pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior Pass
Cost $10
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

 
access pass

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Access Pass
Free

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

 
volunteer

America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Volunteer Pass
Free

This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Contact Mara Mitchell at 406-888-7879 to learn about volunteer opportunities in Glacier.

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Did You Know?
Did you know that some alpine plants can live to be more than a hundred years old, despite living in harsh weather conditions?

Last Updated: September 29, 2008 at 11:32 EST