Which US National Parks Will Require Reservations In 2025?
Which US National Parks plan for timed reservation systems in 2025?
Several US National Parks are planning to bring back timed reservation systems in 2025, meaning travelers should plan ahead. Timed reservation systems have gained popularity and have often been introduced to control crowding in some of the most popular parks. However, specific requirements do vary depending on each park and may require to be booked anywhere from days or months in advance.
The US National Parks Service wrote on its website:
Some national parks use a timed entry system to manage vehicle traffic. Other parks use tour reservations to manage access to a building or natural feature. If you need a reservation, we recommend making it well in advance.
Read on to find out which of the most popular national parks require reservations for 2025.
Arches National Park, Utah
Visitors can make a reservation through Recreation.gov and reservations are released three months in advance in monthly blocks. While reservations are free, visitors must pay a $2 processing fee. Visit the park’s website for more information.
Glacier National Park, Montana
Visitors will be required to make reservations from 7 am to 3 pm, which can be made starting February 12. Moreover, vehicle reservations are available on Recreation.gov, and a separate reservation is required for each area of the park. These bookings are free, but visitors will pay a $2 processing fee. On another note, Glacier National Park plans to close the Swiftcurrent area of Many Glacier Valley in the summer of 2025, due to ongoing construction work.
Haleakalā National Park, Maui, Hawaii
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Meanwhile, reservations for access to the Bear Lake Road Corridor are required from 5 am to 6 pm through October 20. Reservations for the rest of the park will be required from 8 am to 2 pm, through October 14. Moreover, visitors will be able to enter within two-hour periods, but there will be no set time for departure. Reservations will be free of charge, except for a $2 Recreation.gov processing fee. Check the park’s website for more information.
Yosemite National Park, California
Zion National Park, Utah
Enjoy the US National Parks this year, but always remember to check on Recreation.gov website or the park’s own website as to whether reservations are required.