National Park Service GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

U.S. Department of the Interior P.O. BOX 128

WEST GLACIER, MT 59936
406-888-7800
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Glacier National Park News Release

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2023
Contact: Gina Icenoggle, 406-888-5838
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GNP Proposes Campground Fee Rate Changes

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [Aug. 9, 2023] – Glacier National Park is proposing fee rate
changes to most front country campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar Group Sites in 2025.
Public comments on the proposed fee increases will be accepted through September 8,
2023.

Glacier is a popular front country destination with a high demand for campsites. The
last major fee rate change occurred in 2007; fee rate increases are necessary to be in
closer alignment with nearby campgrounds outside the park that provide similar
services.

After extensive research of local campground rates and provided services outside the
park, the park has identified proposed fee rate changes. The proposed rates for
campsites would increase between $3-10 depending on the type of site. Some group sites
could potentially increase up to $30 while others could decrease up to $20.

Recreation fees provide a vital source of revenue for improving facilities and services to
enhance visitor experiences. Projects funded by recreation fees include trail and
campground repairs and improvements, increasing accessibility, and facility restoration.
By increasing fees, Glacier National Park will continue to be able to provide and
improve services that directly benefit visitors.

Public engagement is an important part of the park’s planning process. Comments can
be submitted on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website
at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GLACCampgroundFees.

Comments may also be submitted via mail to:

Glacier National Park
Office of the Superintendent
PO BOX 1
West Glacier, MT 59936

For more information, visit the park’s PEPC link for this project.

www.nps.gov