About this campground
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.
Getting there
Located near the head of the public dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from the town of Gustavus.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Bartlett Cove CampgroundGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve0 mi
- Glacier Bay National Park Visitor CenterGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve0 mi
- Eight Fathom CabinTongass National Forest32 mi
- BERNERS BAY CABINTongass National Forest41 mi
- EAGLE GLACIER CABINTongass National Forest42 mi
- PETERSON LAKE CABINTongass National Forest42 mi
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