Play in Glacier National Park

With more than one million acres, stunning glacial blue rivers and hundreds of miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park is like a giant playground. Whether you fancy fishing, boating or guided adventures, you've come to the right place.

Biking in Glacier National Park

Biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is a popular activity for many cyclists, with spring and fall being prime time for riding the road.

For safety reasons and to ease congestion on the road, there are certain restrictions in effect from June 15 through Labor Day. From Apgar Campground to Sprague Creek Campground (both directions), bikes are prohibited between 11 AM and 4 PM, while from Logan Creek to Logan Pass east-bound bike traffic is prohibited between 11 AM and 4 PM. More information on biking in Glacier National Park is available at the National Park Service website.

Boating and Fishing in Glacier National Park

Glacier has some great waters, ranging from waterfalls to mountain streams and large lakes.

Motorized vessels are allowed on Lake McDonald, Sherburne Lake, St. Mary Lake, Upper Waterton Lake and Lower Two Medicine Lake. They are also allowed on Bowman Lake and Two Medicine Lake but are limited to 10 horsepower or less.

When recreating on the park's waters, please help stop the spread of aquatic hitchhikers by thoroughly cleaning, draining and drying all of your boating, wading and fishing equipment before coming into the park. A free launch permit is required to launch motorized boats in Glacier National Park and regulations can be picked up at park headquarters or staffed ranger stations. For more information on boating in Glacier National Park, visit the National Park Service website.

Fishing is a popular activity in Glacier and is permitted when done consistently with preservation or restoration of natural aquatic environments. When fishing in the park, a license is not required, but certain regulations, guidelines and courtesies must be followed, as some waters are closed to fishing. For complete rules and regulations on fishing in the park, visit the National Park Service website. Regulations can also be picked up at a ranger station or park entrance.

For rafting adventures on the edge of Glacier National Park, check out our guided rafting trips.

Trail Rides

Trail rides inside Glacier National Park are available at Apgar Corral, Lake McDonald Corral and Many Glacier Corral. Experienced wranglers can take you on a guided ride ranging from one hour to a full-day. For more on trail rides in and around Glacier National Park, visit Swan Mountain Outfitters.

Park Programs

The National Park Service regularly offers ranger-led programs from easy walks to boat tour to day-long hikes and evening talks. Activities are typically posted on their website approximately three week in advance. The park's partners, including the Glacier Institute and Glacier National Park Fund, also regularly offer programs centered in and around the park. The Glacier Association helps support the park's interpretive, cultural and scientific programming needs.