ISA - Lake Isabel
Glacier National Park · Montana
ISA - Lake Isabel is one of the permitted entry points in Glacier National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 38/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Advance reservations cover June 15 – September 30 and go on sale all at once on May 1 at 8:00 AM Mountain Time (after the March lotteries). Cancellations reopen sites all summer. October trips are walk-up only.
Demand
Low demand (38/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Pitamakan - Dawson Loop - 4.9 on AllTrails
- Highline Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Cracker Lake - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Gunsight Pass Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Cobalt Lake - 4.7 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do ISA - Lake Isabel permits open?
Advance reservations cover June 15 – September 30 and go on sale all at once on May 1 at 8:00 AM Mountain Time (after the March lotteries). Cancellations reopen sites all summer. October trips are walk-up only. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add ISA - Lake Isabel to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is ISA - Lake Isabel?
The live demand score is 38/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- COA - Coal Creek - 4 mi away
- COB - Cobalt Lake (No Campfires) - 6 mi away
- BEA - Beaver Woman Lake - 7 mi away
- ATL - Atlantic Creek (No Campfires) - 11 mi away
- HAR - Harrison Lake - 12 mi away
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