Glacier National Park Reminds Visitors About 2026 Shuttle System and Logan Pass Access Changes
Vehicle reservations are not required, but shuttle reservations are needed throughout the summer shuttle season
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [April 17, 2026] – As the summer season approaches, Glacier National Park is reminding visitors about important changes taking effect for the 2026 season. These changes, first announced in February, include the elimination of vehicle reservations anywhere in the park this year, as well as a new reservation-only shuttle system and three-hour parking limits at Logan Pass.
To help visitors plan ahead, Glacier has created a dedicated page with everything you need to know about 2026 access and shuttle changes: Visiting Logan Pass in 2026 - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
Here are key highlights to expect for a summer visit to visits to Glacier this year:
What’s New for 2026
Glacier’s shuttles on the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass will run on a reservation-only system during the summer season.
Shuttle tickets will be available on Recreation.gov. Tickets will be released during two booking windows. A portion of tickets will be available 60 days in advance beginning May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. MDT, on a rolling basis. The remaining tickets will be released daily at 7 p.m. MDT, beginning June 30, for next-day shuttles.
No vehicle reservations are required anywhere in the park this year.
Parking at Logan Pass is limited to three hours starting July 1 (weather permitting).
There will not be a Glacier National Park operated hiker/biker shuttle this spring, but local commercial operators with park permits will offer bicycle rental and transportation services during the hiker/biker season.
All Sun Tours and Red Bus tours that previously departed from the Apgar Visitor Center will now depart from the newly designated Quarter Circle Parking Lot.
Plan Ahead
Additional details about 2026 operations, summer planning tips, and shuttle updates are available online at Visiting Logan Pass in 2026 - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
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