The Park is located 100 miles from Juneau in southeast Alaska at the northwest end of the Alexander Archipelago. Transportation into the Park is by scheduled and charter air services, charter boats, cruise ships, private boats, and kayak. The airfield is at Gustavus. There are no roads into the Park.
WHEN TO VISIT
Year round. July is the peak visitor season. Concession facilities are open mid-May to Mid-September. The weather is usually wet. Climate: January, -8 to 32 degrees F; July, 34 to 63 degrees F. Precipitation: January, 5.1; July, 4.9; August, 7.7.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Great tidewater glaciers, a dramatic range of plant communities from rocky terrain recently covered by ice to lush temperate rain forest, and a large variety of animals, including brown and black bear, mountain goats, whales, seals, and eagles can be found within the Park. Also included are Mount Fairweather, the highest peak in southeast Alaska, and the U.S. portion of the Alsek River. Two hiking trails are located in Bartlett Cove; there are many miles of shoreline and numerous islands; and alpine meadows.
There is a Visitor Center and lodge. The Glacier Bay Lodge at Bartlett Cove (907-697-2225) has rooms and meals are available. Campers should take food and supplies along. Take warm clothing, rain gear, and waterproof footwear. A tour boat makes daily cruises from the lodge to the glaciers.
