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Glacier National Park activities: Complete 2026 Guide
Key Takeaways
Pick activities by time, crowd tolerance, and permit needs; reserve backcountry permits early and carry bear spray for Many Glacier and Logan Pass. The park recorded 2,893,996 visitors last year, so expect busy summer conditions and plan alternatives. [Check out Counter Assault Bear Spray 8.1oz with Holster](https://yournpguide.com/go/16/) (affiliate link).
- Book campsites and backcountry permits well ahead of peak season; Many Glacier and Apgar fill fast.
- Carry bear spray and optics; NPSpecies lists 1,507 documented species in the park.
- Use the Logan Pass shuttle for long hikes after July 1, 2026; tickets on Recreation.gov in two release windows.
- Budget for fees: $35 per vehicle seven-day pass, and the $100 non-resident surcharge applies as of 2026 for many international visitors.
We recommend checking NPS pages linked here to finalize bookings and confirm closures before your trip.
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Reserve campsites and backcountry permits early for summer 2026; check NPS pages for shuttle tickets and active alerts.
Check nps.gov for current conditions.
