a blue tent at a wooded campsite
1-3 Days

Camp at Bartlett Cove

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

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.

Tucked into the mossy, temperate rainforest along the shores of Bartlett Cove, the Bartlett Cove Campground makes an idyllic basecamp for all of your Glacier Bay explorations. Just steps from views of the surrounding waters and mountain ranges, camp sites are convieniently located near the public dock, the Glacier Bay Lodge, and the Visitor Information Station (1/4 mile). The campground facilities include bear-proof food storage caches, a fire-pit with free firewood, a small warming shelter. Ranger Recommendation Check out some of Bartlett Cove's excellent trail options or simply explore the shore during your stay. Whales, harbour porpoises, sea otters, moose- you never know what you might spot! Don't forget to stop by the Visitor Information Station for a campground permit and a required orientation session.

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CampingRainforestScenic ViewsGlacier Bay National ParkGLBAcampingoutdoor adventurealaskaglacier baycampsite

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Duration

1-3 Days

Duration Details

Stays at the campground are limited to 14 days.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

The Bartlett Cove Campground is accessible by foot traffic only. Paths through the campground are well-compacted soil and level. There are no utilities available. There is one wheelchair accessible vault toilet available, and at the nearby Visitor Information Station (1/4 mile), there are two modern restrooms that are fully accessible. Service dogs on a leash are allowed on park trails in Bartlett Cove.

Pets

No

Reservations

No — Visit the Visitor Information Center to recieve an orientation and camping permit.

Location

Bartlett Cove Campground

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