Camp at Bartlett Cove
The Bartlett Cove Campground is steps away from incredible views of the Fairweather Mountains and the bay. Spend a night in this enchanting rainforest campground and listen to whales from where you sleep.
1-3 Days Year-round
National Park & Preserve
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is a National Park & Preserve in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 1 campground and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Alaska National Park & Preserve No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Lingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
1
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Experience the Huna Tribal House
Take a walk on the Łingít trail to see the first permanent clan house in Glacier Bay since Łingít villages were destroyed by an advancing glacier over 250 years ago.
1-3 Hours Year-round
Explore Gustavus
The town of Gustavus is considered the gateway to Glacier Bay. This charming Alaskan community offers plenty for travelers to explore as they make their way to the park.
Year-round Pets allowed
See all 6 things to do in Glacier Bay →
Activities the NPS lists for Glacier Bay.
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAuto and ATVATV Off-RoadingBoatingMotorized BoatingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingFishingFoodFlyingGuided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingKayakingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
There are no entrance gates at Glacier Bay National Park, so we are technically open 24-hours a day; however, services may be extremely limited depending on the time of your visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Summer temperatures average 50° to 60° F (10° to 15° C). Rain is the norm in lush southeast Alaska. It is best to be prepared to enjoy the park in any kind of weather, especially rain.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9076972230
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1 Park Road, Gustavus, AK 99826
- Coordinates
- 58.8009, -136.8408· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center | Daily: 11:00AM - 5:30PM | 9076972230 | Yes |
| Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office | Daily: 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 9076972627 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Cove Campground | 33 | 0 | 33 | No | Free | — |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/glba/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.