Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

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About Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Lingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.

Quick Facts

State Alaska
Designation National Park & Preserve
State Code AK
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…

Operating Hours

There are no entrance gates at Glacier Bay National Park, so we are technically open 24-hours a day; however, services may be extremely limited depending on the time of your visit. The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. Check the VISITOR CENTERS tab below to see hours for specific facilities, and read the exceptions that detail seasonal changes in hours.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Auto and ATV ATV Off-Roading Boating Motorized Boating Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Climbing Mountain Climbing Fishing Food Flying Guided Tours Boat Tour Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Kayaking Whitewater Rafting Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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