National Parks in Montana
Montana has 2 national parks: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
Glacier
Montana
Jagged peaks, turquoise lakes and the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
$35 per car
Yellowstone
WY · MT · ID
Geysers, hot springs and the densest wildlife viewing in the lower 48.
$35 per car3 videos
Compare the parks
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | $35 per car | Not required | July to mid-September, when Going-to-the-Sun Road and high trails are snow-free. | 3 to 4 days. |
| Yellowstone | $35 per car | Not required | Late May through September for full road access. September brings fewer crowds, rutting elk and crisp mornings. In winter, the interior is reached only by snowcoach or guided snowmobile. | 3 to 4 days to see both loops without rushing. |
Planning guides
- Best Time to Visit Yellowstone National ParkWhen to visit Yellowstone, month by month: road opening and closing dates, crowds, weather, wildlife timing and what is open in each season.
- How Many Days Do You Need in Yellowstone?How many days to spend in Yellowstone, with 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-day itineraries by area, NPS drive times around the Grand Loop and where to base yourself.
- Best Time to Visit Glacier National ParkWhen to visit Glacier National Park, month by month: Going-to-the-Sun Road opening dates, snow, wildfire smoke, crowds, fall color and what is open in winter.
- Going-to-the-Sun Road Guide: Reservations, Shuttle and Best StopsPlan your Going-to-the-Sun Road drive in Glacier: 2026 access rules, Logan Pass parking limit, shuttle tickets, size limits, opening dates and top stops.
- Best Hikes in Yellowstone National ParkThe best day hikes in Yellowstone, from the Grand Prismatic Overlook to Mount Washburn and Avalanche Peak, with NPS distances, elevation gain and 2026 closures.
- Camping in Yellowstone National Park: Campgrounds, Reservations and TipsAll 11 Yellowstone campgrounds with 2026 dates, fees and RV limits, how six-month reservations work, the 2027 move to Recreation.gov and backcountry permits.
- Best Hikes in Glacier National ParkThe best day hikes in Glacier National Park, from Trail of the Cedars to the Highline and Grinnell Glacier, with NPS distances, Logan Pass rules, bear safety.
- Camping in Glacier National Park: Campgrounds, Reservations and TipsAll 13 Glacier National Park campgrounds: sites, 2026 seasons, Recreation.gov reservations, first-come sites, RV limits, wilderness permits and closures.
Nearby parks in other states
- Grand Teton National ParkWyoming · about 56 miles as the crow flies
- North Cascades National ParkWashington · about 338 miles as the crow flies
- Mount Rushmore National MemorialSouth Dakota · about 354 miles as the crow flies
- Wind Cave National ParkSouth Dakota · about 358 miles as the crow flies
- Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNorth Dakota · about 374 miles as the crow flies
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