Glacier Bay National Park

About

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.

At the park

• Bench for viewing mature meadow exhibit
• Bench for viewing young meadow exhibit
• Boundary point 157 scenic feature
• Fort Seward exhibit
• Fox Field Park exhibit
• Gustavus Beach Park exhibit
• Gustavus Community Garden exhibit
• Hammer Museum exhibit
• Salmon River Park exhibit
• Sheldon Muesum exhibit
• Strawberry Point Historical Museum exhibit
• Valley of the Eagles Golf Links activity
• Moose Rack Arch scenic feature
• Stone Bear scenic feature
• Haines Hitch-Up RV Park campground
• Hollywood Farms campground
• Oceanside RV Park campground
• Portage Cove Campground campground
• Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Dock scenic feature
• Anchorage Cove scenic feature
• Astrolabe Bay scenic feature
• Astrolabe Point scenic feature
• Bald Mountain scenic feature
• Bare Point scenic feature
• Battery Point scenic feature
• Blackthorn Peak scenic feature
• Boundary Peak 159 scenic feature
• Boussole Bay scenic feature
• Boussole Head scenic feature
• Cairn Peak scenic feature
• Caroline Point scenic feature
• Chilkoot Inlet scenic feature
• Chunekukleik Mountain scenic feature
• Contact Peak scenic feature
• De Langle Mountain scenic feature
• Dickinson Glacier scenic feature
• Dixon Harbor scenic feature
• Dok Point scenic feature
• Dundas Bay scenic feature
• Eerie Point scenic feature
• Eliza Glacier scenic feature
• False Battery Point scenic feature
• Geikie Glacier scenic feature
• Grand Pacific Glacier scenic feature
• Grassy Mountain scenic feature
• Haines Hill scenic feature
• Harbor Point scenic feature
• Icy Point scenic feature
• Idaho Inlet scenic feature
• Jones Glacier scenic feature
• Kaskulu Point scenic feature
• Kelgaya Bay scenic feature
• Kelgaya Point scenic feature
• Lacy Cove scenic feature
• Low Point scenic feature
• Margerie Glacier scenic feature
• Mount Abdullah scenic feature
• Mount Barnard scenic feature
• Mount Dagelet scenic feature
• Mount Divide scenic feature
• Mount Klooch scenic feature
• Mount La Perouse scenic feature
• Mount Lodge scenic feature
• Mount Ripinski scenic feature
• Mount Root scenic feature
• Mount Turner scenic feature
• Mount Wordie scenic feature
• Mount Wright scenic feature
• Nagoonberry Trailhead scenic feature
• Noon Point scenic feature
• North Dome scenic feature
• North Sandy Cove scenic feature
• Nukdik Point scenic feature
• Palma Bay scenic feature
• Point Gustavus scenic feature
• Port Althorp scenic feature
• Portage Cove scenic feature
• Ptarmigan Dome scenic feature
• Queen Inlet scenic feature
• Rendu Inlet scenic feature
• and 43 more

Shows and experiences

• Alaska Air National Guard Memorial
• The Outpost

Places to eat

• Bamboo Room
• Chilkat Restaurant & Bakery
• Deer Heart
• Fireweed Gallery and Cafe
• Fogcutter Bar
• Higher Grounds Cafe
• Lighthouse
• Mama Bear's Kitchen
• Pilot Light
• Red Rooster sandwich, hot_dog
• Sarah J coffe & eatery
• The Red Rooster

Before you go

Getting there

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve lies west of Juneau, Alaska, and can only be reached by plane or boat. The only road in the area merely connects the small town of Gustavus and its airfield to park headquarters at Bartlett Cove (10 miles). Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service from Juneau to Gustavus in the summer months. Year-round scheduled air service is also provided by a variety of small air taxis and charters. The Alaska Marine Highway ferries also provide regular service from Juneau.

Weather & when to go

Summer temperatures average 50° to 60° F (10° to 15° C). Rain is the norm in lush southeast Alaska. It is best to be prepared to enjoy the park in any kind of weather, especially rain. Suggested clothing includes waterproof boots, rain gear, a hat, gloves, wool or pile layers or a warm coat. Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.

Facilities on the park map

4 interactive play, 11 picnic area, 5 restroom, 6 shade zone, 2 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Hollywood Farms
• Haines Hitch-Up RV Park
• Glacier Bay Country Inn
• Annie Mae Lodge
• Cottonwood Lodge and Cabin Rental
• Cottonwood Lodge
• Aimee's Guest House
• Gustavus Inn
• Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast
• Halsingland Hotel
• Aspen Hotel Haines Wi-Fi
• Mountain View Inn