National Park Guide

Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska, US

A dramatic landscape of tidewater glaciers, temperate rainforest, and marine wilderness in southeast Alaska.

3,223,384
Acres
10
Trails
1980
Established
600,000
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
May - September
Entrance Fee
Free
Nearest Airport
Gustavus Airport (GST), 10 min drive
Best Months
June, July, August

Highlights

  • Margerie Glacier calving into the bay
  • Humpback whale watching
  • Kayaking among icebergs
  • Bartlett Cove temperate rainforest trails
  • Boat tours of the West Arm fjord

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About Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park protects 3.3 million acres of rugged coastline, towering glaciers, and diverse marine ecosystems in southeast Alaska. The park is a living laboratory of glacial retreat and ecological succession, where humpback whales breach in icy waters and brown bears roam the shoreline.

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Where to Stay

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Glacier Bay Lodge

$$$

The only lodge within Glacier Bay National Park, surrounded by temperate rainforest at Bartlett Cove. Offers guided boat tours, nature walks, and a warm lodge atmosphere with dining.

Inside the park$250-400/night
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Glacier Bay Country Inn

$$

A charming bed and breakfast in Gustavus offering complimentary breakfast, hiking trails on the property, and a short drive to Glacier Bay National Park. Free airport shuttle available.

5 min drive$180-300/night
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Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

$$$

Set on 15 acres along the Chena River in Fairbanks, this 328-room lodge offers three restaurants, a gift shop, and a large riverside deck. A staging point for flights to Glacier Bay.

Gateway city (Fairbanks)$200-350/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
15,325 ft (Mount Fairweather)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Alaska/Hawaii
Established
1980