Glacier National Park
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Overview
Glacier National Park is open year-round and remains accessible during all seasons. The park's iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road opened fully for the 2025 season on June 16. A timed entry vehicle reservation system is required from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (June 13-September 28, 2025) for the West Entrance and North Fork areas, though the east side at St. Mary Entrance does not require reservations. The park is currently undergoing significant construction in the Many Glacier/Swiftcurrent area with a major water system replacement project that began fall 2024 and continues through mid-May 2026. During peak summer 2025 (July 1-September 21), access to Many Glacier is highly restricted with no general public vehicle access—only available via reserved shuttle service, commercial tour, or lodging reservation. Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Many Glacier Campground remain closed for the entire 2025 season. Prior to July 1 and after September 21, Many Glacier is accessible but with severely limited parking at Many Glacier Hotel only. In winter, only the West Glacier entrance remains open year-round, with about 12.5 miles of Going-to-the-Sun Road maintained for winter recreation. The park offers exceptional opportunities for experienced backcountry users, though winter visitors must be self-sufficient as most facilities are closed November through May.
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