Passengers line the deck to enjoy the icy scene at Margerie Glacier
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · AK
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.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available31 activities
Park Name
InfoGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9076972230
glba_administration@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThere are no entrance gates at Glacier Bay National Park, so we are technically open 24-hours a day; however, services may be extremely limited depending on the time of your visit. The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. Check the VISITOR CENTERS tab below to see hours for specific facilities, and read the exceptions that detail seasonal changes in hours.
Visitor Center: Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Colonization and Settlement, Explorers and Expeditions + 16 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer 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 cloth
Getting There
InfoGlacier 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 p
Location
Info58.8009° N, -136.8408° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website