Going to the sun road tickets reddit

Hello, sorry for the noob question. Planning a trip this July, I had a note in my calendar to buy the Going to the sun road pass 90 days before my trip, but it looks like it was actually 120 days. Not sure how I missed that. We have everything else on lock. (Camp sites booked, park pass acquired, etc.)

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I know passes are available the day of but are we totally screwed if we miss out? I don't really care for the scenic drive, I just want access to places. We have two days to try for a pass when we get there. What's the best way to ensure we get a pass, online or by phone call? We should be able to get to our campsite without going to the sun road so I'm not too worried about that.

So just in case, I also wanted to ask if anyone has any itinerary suggestions without needing a going to the sun road pass.

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Hey all, My family and I are on a road trip from Bozeman to Seattle and are wondering if going to Glacier NP is worth it just for driving the entirety of Going-to-the-Sun road? We wouldn’t be doing any hikes, just the corridor drive and we’d dedicate a day for it to do the 25 something stops on the road or however many is meaningful.

Thanks for any and all comments!

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I didn't see this posted here, and if it's a duplicate, my apologies.

Sun Road tickets will go on sale starting on March 2, 2022 at recreation.gov.

There are a few changes this year - tickets will only be good for 3 days, rather than 7. The Polebridge entrance station will be required timed entry tickets and they will only be good for one day.

If you have activities, lodging or other reservations along the Sun Road, you will not need a ticket. Polebridge requires a ticket to get in since there are no paid activities or reserved camping past the entrance.

The dates are May 27, 2022 to September 11, 2022.

Additional info is available on the park's website.

Posted by9 months ago

Hi all,

Entry ticket reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will begin being made available this year starting on March 2nd.

Last year, we learned from several Glacier visitors that they either missed out or didn't know about the new reservation system. So GuideTime wrote a blog post on our Top 3 Things to Do Outside of Glacier National Park. Link below.

https://info.guidetimebooking.com/guidetime-blog/top-3-things-to-do-outside-of-glacier-national-park

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· 9 mo. ago

Great ideas for other things to do. But Grinnell Glacier hike starts in the Many Glacier area and does not require GTSR tickets to access.

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Op · 9 mo. ago

Thanks for the catch!

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· 9 mo. ago

Get up early. If you enter the park before 6 am you don't need the pass. We did this last summer.

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· 9 mo. ago

Came to say this…plus that’s when wildlife likes to show off!

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· 9 mo. ago

Have reservations at a park lodge or a boat trip horseback ride. That will grant you entry

Hi all! Me and my friend are visiting Glacier next week, and are staying in Whitefish, MT (close to the west glacier entrance).

We have been trying to get a ticket for “going to the sun road” with no luck.

If we aren’t able to secure a ticket, has anyone had any luck with any alternate methods of getting into the park?

Any and all advice is welcome!

What if I can't get a ticket to Going

Final Thoughts on Going-to-the-Sun Road in 2022 You can make reservations via Recreation.gov up to 120 days in advance, beginning on March 2, 2022. If you cannot get a ticketed entry reservation, try booking a boat tour instead, as this grants you access for the day of your tour.

How much are tickets to Going

To alleviate congestion, one ticket per vehicle will be required to enter the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) at the West Entrance, St. Mary Entrance and Camas Entrance. New in 2022, a ticket per vehicle will also be required at the Polebridge Ranger Station to visit the North Fork area of the park.

Can you drive Going

You can also visit Glacier National Park without an entry ticket if you time your visit right. Since entry tickets are only required until early September you won't need one if you visit later in the fall. And late September is a nice time to explore Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Drawing visitors from far and wide, a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a must-do in Glacier National Park. It's a spectacular 50-mile road that winds over passes, crosses the Continental Divide and travels through incredibly varied terrain—from glacial lakes to jagged cliffs.