About this 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 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
Getting there
The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has designated sites, a warming shelter, vault toilets, and bear-proof food caches. Wheelbarrows are available to help transport gear. Stop by the Visitor Information Station near the dock to obtain a free camping permit for the campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Visitor Information Station - Backcountry OfficeGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve0 mi
- Glacier Bay National Park Visitor CenterGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve1 mi
- Eight Fathom CabinTongass National Forest31 mi
- BERNERS BAY CABINTongass National Forest41 mi
- EAGLE GLACIER CABINTongass National Forest42 mi
- PETERSON LAKE CABINTongass National Forest42 mi
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Bartlett Cove Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Alaska campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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