Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Alaska
🟢 hikes
Free entry
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.
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No entrance fee.
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. 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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Things to do
Experience the Huna Tribal House
🟢 Kayak the Beardslees
Hike the Trails at Bartlett Cove
Camp at Bartlett Cove
Explore Gustavus
Stop by the Glacier Bay Visitor Center
Campgrounds
Bartlett Cove Campground
Visitor centers
Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center
Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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