Visitor Centers

The park's visitor center is upstairs in the Glacier Bay Lodge

 

Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center (Closed for winter, reopens summer 2025)

• Location: On the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus.
• Hours: Refer to the park's Basic Information page for current hourly info.
• Special Programs: Daily throughout the summer, park rangers show films about the park, lead walks, and offer evening programs in conjunction with tribal programs at Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Tribal House). Check the activities schedule.
• Exhibits: Explore displays that show the park's natural and cultural history. Available in the Glacier Bay Lodge during the lodge's front desk hours, 6 AM to 11 PM.
• Other Features: Information desk, fireplace, an Alaska Geographic bookstore, a Glacier Bay Lodge-operated gift shop, and quiet reading area.

 

Visitor Information Station (VIS) (Closed for winter, reopens summer 2025)

The "VIS". This is where required orientations are held for campers and boaters. The VIS is responsible for handling camping and boating permits for Glacier Bay National Park.

• Location: Head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus.
• Hours: Refer to the park's Basic Information page for current hourly info.
• Phone: [phone]
• Special Programs: Information, backcountry permits, and orientations for campers and recreational boaters.
• Other Features: Restrooms, potable water, trash and recycling containers, Alaska geographic books, gifts, and maps.