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. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.
Photo: NPS / T. VandenBerg
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
- LocationGustavus, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now47°F Light rain shower
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Ancient Seas
- Animals
- Architecture and Building
- Birds
- Climate Change
- Coasts, Islands and Atolls
- Colonization and Settlement
- Explorers and Expeditions
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- Fish
- Forests and Woodlands
- Geology
- Glaciers
- Maritime
- Mountains
- Natural Sounds
- Oceans
- Rainforest
- Whales
- Wilderness
Things to Do
30 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
Camping
1 campground listed on Recreation.gov. Check availability and current conditions before you go.
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Bartlett Cove Campground
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove. The campground features bear-proof food caches, a fire-pit and warming shelter (with…
Details
The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove. The campground features bear-proof food caches, a fire-pit and warming shelter (with firewood provided) located in a very scenic setting along the shore, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. Stays are limited to 14 days
Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center
Facility
OPEN on the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. Staffed daily in summer with park rangers. Stop by for exhibits, park…
1 Park Road, Gustavus, AK (907) 697-2230 Directions
Details
OPEN on the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. Staffed daily in summer with park rangers. Stop by for exhibits, park information, trip planning, bookstore, reading area, hydrophone kiosk, interpretive programs, park films, brochures, and much more. -
Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office
Facility
Located near the head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. The "VIS" provides trip planning information, boating and camping permits, and…
1 Park Road, Bartlett Cove, AK (907) 697-2627 Directions
Details
Located near the head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. The "VIS" provides trip planning information, boating and camping permits, and offers boater/camper orientation sessions for visitors heading into the wild backcountry of Glacier Bay. Stop by and meet a park ranger. Open annually between May and September.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Glacier Bay Operating Hours and Seasons
Hours by area (3)
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Glacier Bay Operating Hours and SeasonsOpen 24 hours, daily
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. The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. Check the VISITOR CENTERS tab below to see hours for specific facilities, and read the exceptions that detail seasonal changes in hours.
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Glacier Bay Visitor Center Desk HoursDaily, 11:00AM - 5:30PM
Located on the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. Staffed daily in summer with park rangers. Stop by for exhibits, park information, trip planning, bookstore, reading area, hydrophone kiosk, interpretive programs, park films, brochures, and much more.
Monday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Tuesday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Wednesday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Thursday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Friday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Saturday 11:00AM - 5:30PM Sunday 11:00AM - 5:30PM -
Visitor Information Station (VIS) HoursDaily, 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Located near the head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. The "VIS" provides trip planning information, boating and camping permits, and offers boater/camper orientation sessions for visitors heading into the wild backcountry of Glacier Bay. Stop by and meet a park ranger.
Monday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
47°F
Light rain shower · feels like 42°
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Today
48° 43°
Light rain shower86% rain
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Tomorrow
46° 44°
Patchy rain nearby86% rain -
Saturday
49° 41°
Light rain shower91% rain
Updated 3 hr ago
What to expect by season
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. Suggested clothing includes waterproof boots, rain gear, a hat, gloves, wool or pile layers or a warm coat. Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.
Contact the park
Photos
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Brown bears frequently forage along the shoreline of Glacier Bay — NPS Photo / C. Behnke -
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Getting There
Gustavus, AK 99826
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve lies west of Juneau, Alaska, and can only be reached by plane or boat. The only road in the area merely connects the small town of Gustavus and its airfield to park headquarters at Bartlett Cove (10 miles).
Full directions
Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service from Juneau to Gustavus in the summer months. Year-round scheduled air service is also provided by a variety of small air taxis and charters. The Alaska Marine Highway ferries also provide regular service from Juneau.
Mailing address: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Gustavus, AK 99826
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