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.
Photo: NPS / T. VandenBerg / NPS
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.
Hours
Glacier Bay Operating Hours and Seasons
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Glacier Bay Visitor Center Desk Hours
- Mon
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Tue
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Wed
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Thu
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Fri
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Sat
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
- Sun
- 11:00AM - 5:30PM
Visitor Information Station (VIS) Hours
- Mon
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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 any kind of weather, especially rain. Suggested clothing includes waterproof boots, rain gear, a hat, gloves, wool or pile layers or a warm coat. Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve?
- Popular activities include ATV Off-Roading, Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Birdwatching, Boat Tour.