Is the pass open? Is it snowing at the summit? Are the crowds already three deep at the overlook? 195 official National Park Service cameras answer that before you pack the car.
This view to the northeast from the summit of Apgar Mountain provides a spectacular view of Lake McDonald and the mountains in the distance. To the left of the lake are Stanton Mountain and Mt. Vaught (Stanton just in front of Vaught) and then just to the right the Garden Wall. The Continental Divide follows the crest of the Garden Wall. Continuing to the right are Mt. Cannon and Mt. Brown. The last mountain clearly visible to the right is Edwards Mountain. Apgar Lookout is at the summit and one of the more popular hikes on the west side.
Open the viewThe village of Apgar is the main hub of activity (on the west side of the park) throughout the summer. The park's largest campground is located here as are gift shops, a restaurant, lodging facilities, and boat and recreational equipment rentals.
Open the viewThroughout the summer this is the primary information stop for visitors entering the park at West Glacier. The visitor center is closed during winter but there are informational displays and publications available in the plaza.
Open the viewImagine laying on your back in the St. Mary valley and looking straight up at the sky. That is your view from this webcam. On a clear night the image of the sky is spectacular, so visit after dark for the best experience. The tan shape at the top is the Dusty Star Observatory. The other buildings in the area include the St. Mary Visitor Center and the St. Mary entrance station. The center of the image looks straight up at the sky. If the circular image is a clock, the Dusty star Observatory is to the east at 12'clock, north is at 3 o'clock, west is at 6 o'clock. and south is at 9 o'clock.
Open the viewTo many visitors to the park, this view is their first introduction to the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. This iconic view from Apgar, at the foot of Lake McDonald, really shows what Glacier is all about...big glacially carved lakes, vast wild views of the high peaks along the Continental Divide, and the ever-changing forests that blanket much of the lower elevations. It's no wonder that for many people when they think of Glacier, they think of this view.
Open the viewThis camera is one of the newer models that allow us to zoom in and pan around the scene. Expect to see different views occasionally as we aim it at different parts of the Lake McDonald Valley. Thanks to the Glacier National Park Conservancy for their continued support of the park's webcam installations.
Open the viewThis Logan Pass webcam shows the beginning of the Hidden Lake Trail, a popular hiking trail in Glacier. Hikers can hike 1.4 miles to the Hidden Lake Overlook for a view of Hidden Lake and Bearhat Mountain or continue another 1.2 miles (dropping 780 feet) to the north shore of Hidden Lake. This webcam is brought to you through a partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Want to see all three Logan Pass webcams at the same time? Head to the Conservancy's website at the link below.
Open the viewThis webcam shows two views each day. First, it aims down the St. Mary Valley to watch sunrise, before swinging east to show the meadows beneath Mount Reynolds. Also visible is the short, paved nature trail that takes visitors through the meadow around the visitor center. This webcam is brought to you through a partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Want to see all three Logan Pass webcams at the same time? Head to the Conservancy's website at the link below.
Open the viewLocated at the highest point along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Logan Pass area includes the Logan Pass Visitor Center, trailheads for the Highline and Hidden Lake trails, restrooms, potable water, and shuttle service. This view focuses on the Logan Pass parking lot with Mt. Pollock and Going-to-the-Sun Mountain in the background. This webcam is brought to you through a partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Want to see all three Logan Pass webcams at the same time? Head to the Conservancy's website at the link below.
Open the viewMany Glacier is often referred to as the Heart of the Park. This spectacular view highlights Swiftcurrent Lake and dominant Grinnell Point. To the right is the Swiftcurrent Valley and just up and over the wall is Granite Park. To the left is the valley that leads up to Grinnell Glacier, one of the most popular trails in the park. The Many Glacier Hotel sits at the edge of Swiftcurrent Lake and is an outstanding example of the type of architecture that was so common in western national parks in early 1900. A walk through its soaring lobby is a must see when you visit Many Glacier. This webcam is brought to you through a partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Check out all of the Conservancy's Glacier webcams at the link below.
Open the viewThe Middle Fork of the Flathead River forms the southwest border of Glacier National Park. This view, from near Park Headquarters, shows the river as it flows under the West Glacier bridge. At night some of the lights of West Glacier may be visible. During the summer, watch for rafters. Several commercial rafting businesses use this section of river. In the winter, the only activity along the river might be the occasional coyote or deer or a really cold kayaker.
Open the viewThis was the first webcam view that Glacier National Park offered. Originally it was only going to be a test until a better location was found, but it turns out that this view has a large following. Watch for the occasional lunchtime crowd at the picnic table or our resident deer wandering about. Some years in the early summer beargrass blooms dot the forest.
Open the viewThe view from this webcam can be changed by park staff and occasionally we will move it and provide a different aspect of the view from the St. Mary Visitor Center. We hope to be able to provide close views of the elk in the fall and winter, tighter views of the mountains, and occasionally people at the Entrance Station and in the Visitor Center. Thanks to the Glacier National Park Conservancy for their continued support of the park's webcam installations.
Open the viewImagine laying on your back in the St. Mary valley and looking straight up at the sky. That is your view from this webcam. On a clear night the image of the sky is spectacular, so visit after dark for the best experience. The tan shape at the top is the Dusty Star Observatory. The other buildings in the area include the St. Mary Visitor Center and the St. Mary entrance station. The center of the image looks straight up at the sky. If the circular image is a clock, the Dusty star Observatory is to the east at 12'clock, north is at 3 o'clock, west is at 6 o'clock. and south is at 9 o'clock.
Open the viewThis view from near the campground in Two Medicine shows how dominant Sinopah Mountain is on the landscape there. To the left is Painted Tepee Mountain and to the right is Mount Helen. Once a primary stop on all train and horseback trips in the park, the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in the 1930s shifted visitation to other parts of the park.
Open the viewThe West Entrance to the park is a good indicator of how busy things may be at locations inside the park. During the summer, expect to see a long string of cars as they line up to enter the park. This webcam is also a good indicator of weather conditions in West Glacier.
Open the viewAcross Swiftcurrent Lake rises Mt. Wilbur. To the left of the summit you can see the Continental Divide and Swiftcurrent Peak. To the right you can just barely see part of the cirque that contains Iceberg Lake. Iceberg Lake is one of the most popular hikes in the park. It is about 10 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around 1,200 feet. It is one of the easier of the all-day hikes in this valley. Wide open areas afford expansive views as you hike up to the lake. As with all hikes be on the watch for signs of bears. This trail may be closed when you arrive due to bear activity.
Check on nps.govWithout anyone to attend to their needs for a few weeks, the snowmen have had a rough time. We will see what we can do as soon as possible to address this. Snow is a funny thing. When it is as cold as it is now (single digits and below) snow won't stick together or roll in a ball. We will wait until it is in the high 20s or low 30s to get the right conditions to fix their bodies and make some new heads. Temperature predictions for the next two weeks are for continued very low temperatures.
Check on nps.govFor several years this nest pole (provided by Glacier Electric) was used by a pair of osprey who raise young here each year. It has been 3-4 years now since the nest was used, but we continue to hope that another pair of osprey will be looking for a place to nest and will call this pole home again.
Check on nps.govNow that it's spring the ground squirrels are up and at it. They will spend the summer fattening up on plants. They don't stay active for very long however. They generally return to their burrows for winter hibernation in late August. This camera is only online temporarily. It may be moved to another location soon.
Check on nps.govThis view from near the Scenic Point Trailhead looks northwest to the Dawson Pass area. The mountains in the foreground are Sinopah Mountain on the left and Rising Wolf Mountain on the right. In the distance Lone Walker Mountain is just visible over the shoulder of Sinopah and Helen Mountain is just to the right of center. One of the best hikes in the park works its way up to Dawson Pass and then continues north along the spine of the Continental Divide to Pitakakan Pass. Five miles of high-elevation hiking that is second to none.
Check on nps.govCameras, images and status messages come from the National Park Service API and open on nps.gov — we link rather than embed, so you always see the park's own current player. Views refresh on the park's schedule, not ours.
The first number is how many cameras are working now. Every camera opens on nps.gov — we link rather than embed, so you always get the park's own current player, and this page can't break when the Park Service changes it. Data from the NPS API.