Glacier Bay

Moderate Alaska

Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective August 27, 2025

Glacier Bay announced today that the vessel speed restriction of 13-knots through the water is being...

Aug 26, 2025

A map of Glacier Bay showing whale waters regulations and areas affected along with stipulations. Contact the park for precise details of this map 907-697-2230

Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective August 21, 2025

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit is being ...

Aug 20, 2025

Map depicting whale waters regulations in Glacier Bay. For precise details of this map, contact the park 907-697-2230

Overview

Glacier Bay National Park is located in Alaska and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

Bartlett Cove Campground

Sites available

Water

a large building with traditional alaska native carvings on the front at sunset

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Experience the Huna Tribal House

Take a walk on the Łingít trail to see the first permanent clan house in Glacier Bay since Łingít vi...

1-3 HoursWinter, Spring

an aerial image of the beardslee islands on a clear day

Kayaking

Kayak the Beardslees

If you’re visiting Glacier Bay on a budget, one of the more accessible wilderness areas of the park ...

1-3 DaysWinter, Spring

a wooden boardwalk in a dense, mossy rainforest

Hiking

Hike the Trails at Bartlett Cove

Bartlett Cove has the only developed trails in the park. The forests and shorelines offer great hiki...

Winter, Spring

Camping

Camp at Bartlett Cove

The Bartlett Cove Campground is steps away from incredible views of the Fairweather Mountains and th...

1-3 DaysWinter, Spring

Arts and Culture

Explore Gustavus

The town of Gustavus is considered the gateway to Glacier Bay. This charming Alaskan community offer...

Winter, Spring

a large building in a forested area on a beach

Museum Exhibits

Stop by the Glacier Bay Visitor Center

Stop by the Glacier Bay Visitor Center to watch a program, join a ranger on a walk, or just explore ...

Summer

A boulder on a rocky shore, pink sunset clouds overhead. Tall spruce trees flank the shore.

Bartlett Cove

Glacier bay

Bartlett Cove is the launch point for adventures into Glacier Bay. Bartlett Cove contains Glacier Bay's headquarters, as...

Bartlett Cove Beach Rocks

Geology

The Beach Trail in Bartlett Cove provides access to the Forest Loop Trail and Campground, as well as the beach.

Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock

Dock

The Bartlett Cove Dock is where the action happens! Launch your adventure by boat here, or visit the dock to take in the...

Beardslee Islands

Beardslee islands

The Beardslee Islands are a collection of islands just north of Glacier Bay's park headquarters in Bartlett Cove. Experi...

Rugged mountains stand high above a distant forested coastline, with puffy clouds in the sky.

Beartrack Mountains

Beartrack mountains

The Beartrack Mountains are located just to the north of the Beardslee Islands in Glacier Bay National Park

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