2 national parks in Montana

National Parks in Montana

Montana has 2 national parks. Here's when each one is at its best, and the months that work for seeing several on one trip.

September is the best overall for Montana's parks. Glacier: Jul–Sep; Yellowstone: Jun, Sep.

Season calendar

Park	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Glacier
Yellowstone

Montana · Best Jul–Sep

The Crown of the Continent: jagged peaks, turquoise lakes and the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Wyoming & Montana & Idaho · Best Jun, Sep

The world's first national park: geysers, hot springs and the best wildlife in the Lower 48.

2 parks · 6+ days · Best Jun, Sep

Geysers, bison, wolves and the jagged Tetons. Two of the most famous parks in the country sit just 10 miles apart.

Wyoming · Best Jun, Sep

North Dakota · Best Jun–Sep

Washington · Best Jul–Sep

How many national parks are in Montana?

Montana has 2 national parks: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park. Some of these are shared with neighboring states.

When is the best time to visit national parks in Montana?

September is the best overall for Montana's parks. Glacier: Jul–Sep; Yellowstone: Jun, Sep.

Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.