Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve — Park Road
Gustavus, AK Hours and Location

1 Park Road
Gustavus, AK   99826Driving Directions
Phone: (907)697-2230(907)697-2230 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/glba/planyou...

National Park & Preserve

Operating Hours & Seasons

Glacier Bay National Park Operating Hours and Seasons

The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. The park is open the rest of the year, but visitor services are extremely limited. Park Headquarters is open year round M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:Open 24 hours
• Monday:Open 24 hours
• Tuesday:Open 24 hours
• Wednesday:Open 24 hours
• Thursday:Open 24 hours
• Friday:Open 24 hours
• Saturday:Open 24 hours

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
  There is no entrance fee to enter Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

About

Southeast Alaskan Wilderness

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage and part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site—one of the world’s largest international protected areas. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.

Directions

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.

Visitor Centers

Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center

Located on the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. Staffed daily in summer with park rangers. Stop by for exhibits, park information, trip planning, bookstore, reading area, hydrophone kiosk, interpretive programs, park films, brochures, and much more. Visitor Information Station-Backcountry Office

Located near the head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. This facility provides trip planning information, boating and camping permits, and offers boater/camper orientation sessions for visitors heading into the backcountry of Glacier Bay. Stop by and meet a park ranger. Open during summer months only.

Weather

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.

Permits and Reservations Information