Bartlett Cove Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Free camping permits and camper orientation are required from May 1 through September 30. Winter services are extremely limited. Stays limited to 14 consecutive days.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 3:26PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A system moving across the Gulf will send bands of precipitation sweeping into the panhandle beginning late Sunday afternoon for most of SE AK, and early Sunday morning for Yakutat. Yakutat is expected to see some snow mixing in early Sunday morning, before transitioning to rain during the daytime. Sunday night into early Monday morning, temperatures will cool enough that some snow may be able to mix in across the northern panhandle. Any snow accumulations for most areas near sea level are likely to remain less than an inch. Although it is a more unlikely scenario due to the warmer temperatures, the possibility of marginally higher accumulations (1 to 3 inches) cannot be ruled out at this time. What snow that does fall is likely to be wet in nature.
About
Bartlett Cove Campground offers a unique wilderness camping experience in Glacier Bay National Park. This free walk-in campground is located in a scenic temperate rainforest setting along the shoreline, approximately one-quarter mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock via trail. The campground features 33 designated sites with bear-proof food caches, a warming shelter with provided firewood, and a fire pit on the beach. Composting toilets are available year-round. Wheelbarrows are provided to help campers transport gear from the dock. This is a primitive wilderness campground accessible only by foot. No RV facilities, hookups, or vehicle camping areas exist within the park. Campers must attend a mandatory orientation at the Visitor Information Station to obtain their free camping permit. All food and scented items must be stored in the provided bear-proof caches. Cooking and eating are only permitted in the intertidal zone on the beach, never at individual campsites or in the campground itself. Potable water and garbage facilities are located at the Visitor Information Station near the dock. Bartlett Cove receives approximately 70 inches of precipitation annually, so quality rain gear is essential.
Directions
The campground is accessible only by foot via a quarter-mile trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. Bartlett Cove has no road access from other areas of the US or Canada. Visitors must fly or take the Alaska Marine Highway ferry into Gustavus, or arrive by cruise ship or private vessel. Wheelbarrows are available at the dock to help transport gear. Stop by the Visitor Information Station near the dock to obtain a camping permit and attend the required orientation.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| glba_administration@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 697-2627 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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