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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Bartlett Cove Campground
 
Entrance to Bartlett Cove Campground
 
The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove. The campground features a bear-proof food cache, fire-pit with firewood, and warming shelter located in a very scenic setting along the shore, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. Stays are limited to 14 days.
 

Campground Regulations:

  • The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has specific sites, a warming shelter, outhouses and food caches.
  • Campground Permits and an orientation are required for camping in the campground.  
  • Group camping is permitted in the group camping area for groups of 12 or more.
  • Camping outside of the campground is prohibited within one mile of Bartlett Cove.
  • Water and garbage cans are located outside the Visitor Information Station.
  • There are three food caches where all scented items are required to be stored.
  • Cooking and eating are only allowed in the intertidal zone (the area on the beach between the high and low tide lines).
  • Never leave food unattended, even when shuttling gear.
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Where is it?
Map of Bartlett Cove campground
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Lodging and Camping in Glacier Bay National Park
Where To Stay?
Lodging and Camping in and around Glacier Bay National Park
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Tour boat in Glacier Bay  

Did You Know?
There are no roads to Glacier Bay; you can reach the park only by air and water. Most visitors come to the park on large cruise ships.
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Last Updated: March 27, 2008 at 16:37 EST