Bartlett Cove Campground

About

Located just 1/4 mile from the public dock in Bartlett Cove, this free walk-in campground sits within Glacier Bay National Park's lush temperate rainforest along a scenic shoreline. The 33 designated campsites are accessible only by foot, with wheelbarrows available to help transport gear from the dock. The campground features three bear-proof food caches where all scented items must be stored, composting toilets, and a warming shelter with provided firewood. A unique aspect of this campground is the strict food handling protocol: all cooking and eating must occur in the intertidal zone (the beach area between high and low tide lines) to minimize bear encounters in the camping area. A designated fire ring on the beach allows campfires. Potable water and garbage cans are available at the nearby Visitor Information Station. Before camping, visitors must stop at the Visitor Information Station to obtain a free camping permit and attend a required camper orientation. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days per calendar year. Group camping is available for parties of 12 or more in a designated area.

Directions

The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. Stop by the Visitor Information Station near the dock to obtain a free camping permit and complete the required camper orientation. Wheelbarrows are available to help transport gear to the campsite.