Bartlett Cove Campground
Campground · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Glacier Bay National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 44 ft
- Elevation
The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove. The campground features bear-proof food caches, a fire-pit and warming shelter (with firewood provided) located in a very scenic setting along the shore, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. Stays are limited to 14 days
Getting there
The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has designated sites, a warming shelter, vault toilets, and bear-proof food caches. Wheelbarrows are available to help transport gear. Stop by the Visitor Information Station near the dock to obtain a free camping permit for the campground.
58.45078, -135.89440 · 58°27'2.8"N 135°53'39.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 61°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 34 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 60 | 54 | 45 | 37 | 33 |
| Low °F | 26 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 48 | 43 | 37 | 30 | 27 |
| Precip in | 6.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bartlett Cove Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Bartlett Cove Campground?
- No. Bartlett Cove Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Bartlett Cove Campground
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- Eagle Glacier Cabin 42.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Windfall Lake Cabin 42.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Auk Village Campground 43.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office 0.4 mi · Facility
- Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center 0.5 mi · Facility
- Pinta Cove Shelter 13.6 mi · Campground
- Bohemia Basin Shelter 36.6 mi · Campground
- Long Bay Shelter 42 mi · Campground
- Auk Village Campground 42.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (907) 697-2627
- Email glba_administration@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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