Recreation area

Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Bartlett Cove · Alaska — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

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.

Contact
(907) 697-2627

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.