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Selected Regulations
The following listing of basic park regulations covers some of the most common questions but is not a replacement for the complete listing of applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Natural and Cultural Features
Do not destroy, injure, or remove plants, rocks, feathers, occupied shells or other features. Only the collection of the following is permitted: unoccupied seashells, all edible berries and fruits, edible mushrooms, and clams or mollusks taken in accordance with state regulations.
The harassing, injuring, or killing of any wildlife is prohibited. Help wildlife remain wild by never feeding any animal, including squirrels and gulls.
Possessing, destroying, injuring, defacing, removing, digging, or otherwise disturbing cultural and archeological resources is prohibited.
Closures
Some areas are closed or restricted because of bears, nesting bird colonies, feeding humpback whales, or other wildlife activity. Check on closures at the Visitor Information Station before heading up-bay.
Driving in Glacier Bay
Speed limits and all other state traffic laws are enforced on roads within Glacier Bay National Park.
Pets
Pets must be leashed or physically restrained at all times. They are allowed only in parking lots, roadways, within 100 feet of roadways, or on boats. They are not allowed on trails, beaches, or anywhere in the backcountry, with the exception of pets that remain on board private vessels on the water.
Firearms
Firearms are prohibited in Glacier Bay National Park, unless they are unloaded, inoperable, and inaccessible and stored within a vessel or vehicle. They may also be secured at the Visitor Information Station for the duration of your stay.
Weapons are allowed only in the Preserve and the new park addition. Hunting is prohibited except in the Preserve with an Alaska hunting license.
Sport Fishing
Sport fishing requires an Alaska state fishing license, available during the summer months at Glacier Bay Lodge. See the Alaska State Fishing Regulations. Also, please note vessel entry permit requirements.
Aviation
Helicopter landing within the park is prohibited. Fixed wing aircraft must fly at an altitude of at least 500 feet. Float Plane access to the Public Use Dock is permitted. Aircraft are restricted to use of the designated aircraft float and are limited to three hours in any 24-hour period. Pilots must remain with aircraft or provide notice of their location to a park ranger.
Recycling
We encourage all campers and boaters to separate waste into the bear-resistant receptacles near the Visitor Information Station. Dumping of refuse brought into the park by anyone other than private campers and boaters is prohibited. This requirement is intended to ensure the refuse handled by the park is generated by activities occurring within the park.
Backcountry Regulations
Permits are required for overnight camping in Glacier Bay from May 1 to September 30 [36CFR13.65(b)(8)]. See our camping page for more information.
Vessel Regulations
Permits are required for recreational boating in the park from June 1 through August 31 and vessel regulations apply. See our boating page for more information.
More Information
The listing of basic park regulations on this page covers some of the most common questions but is not a replacement for the complete listing of applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
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