When do Glacier Basin reservations open?
Individual sites open on recreation.gov 6 months ahead of each camping date, on a rolling basis, and recreation.gov holds some sites back to release 2 weeks or 1 week ahead. Group sites open up to a year ahead. The park hasn't posted summer 2027 dates yet and says to check back in mid-November. recreation.gov says a Glacier Basin reservation also counts as your Bear Lake Road timed entry, from 1 p.m. on arrival day.
Glacier Basin is a summer campground and every site is reserved on recreation.gov. In winter, Moraine Park is the one park campground that stays open, first-come, first-served.
Want Glacier Basin for your dates?
Pick your nights and we’ll email you when a site opens. You book it yourself on recreation.gov. Setting a watch is free.
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When do Glacier Basin reservations open?
Individual sites open on recreation.gov 6 months ahead of each camping date, on a rolling basis, and recreation.gov holds some sites back to release 2 weeks or 1 week ahead. Group sites open up to a year ahead. The park hasn't posted summer 2027 dates yet and says to check back in mid-November. recreation.gov says a Glacier Basin reservation also counts as your Bear Lake Road timed entry, from 1 p.m. on arrival day.
What is the season at Glacier Basin?
Glacier Basin is a summer campground and every site is reserved on recreation.gov. In winter, Moraine Park is the one park campground that stays open, first-come, first-served.
Do Glacier Basin sites open up after it sells out?
Yes, it can happen. When someone cancels a reservation, that site-night goes back on sale on recreation.gov for anyone to book. Set a watch for your dates and we'll email you when a site opens.
Can Campsite Ranger book Glacier Basin for me?
No. Campsite Ranger never books for anyone and never asks for your recreation.gov login. It emails you when a site for your dates opens, and you book it yourself on recreation.gov.