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National Park · Est. 1910

Glacier

Montana · Lake McDonald

Weather now
50°
Patchy Smoke
Water temp
65°
Surface
Elevation
ft above sea level
Crowd
No reports
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Weather & Forecast

Patchy Smoke
50°F
High / Low
78° / 50°
Wind
5 mph
DayMonAug 24TueAug 25WedAug 26ThuAug 27FriAug 28SatAug 29SunAug 30
ConditionSunnySunnyMostly Sunny then Chance Light RainMostly SunnySunnySunnySlight Chance Light Rain then Sunny
High / Low78° / 50°83° / 55°87° / 57°82° / 52°76° / 50°73° / 46°68° / 68°
Precip1%1%32%4%0%7%17%
Wind5 mph gust 101 mph gust 121 mph gust 122 mph gust 215 mph gust 213 mph gust 223 mph gust 18
Pressure
UV Index7766777
Sunrise6:41 AM6:42 AM6:43 AM6:45 AM6:46 AM6:48 AM6:49 AM
Sunset8:34 PM8:32 PM8:30 PM8:28 PM8:26 PM8:24 PM8:22 PM
Bite Rating4/5waxing gibbous4/5waxing gibbous4/5waxing gibbous4/5full moon4/5full moon4/5full moon4/5waning gibbous

Water

Lake McDonald
Temperature65°Fmodeled
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Crowd level

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Licenses & Permits

No special permits required.

Hours
Open 24 hrs
Best season
Jun - Sep

Fees & Pricing

Entrance - Private Vehicle
(Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30) This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. Visitors can enter the park at any time, if the entrance station is not staffed, a self-registration area is available for purchasing a 7-day park pass.
$35
Entrance - Per Person
(Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30) This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.
$20
Entrance - Motorcycle
(Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30) Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$30
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.
$25
Commercial Entrance - Van
Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.
$75
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.
$100
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.
$200
Nonresident
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
$100

Authoritative entrance fees from the National Park Service API.

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