Operating Hours & Seasons

Glacier Bay Lodge and Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock

NPS Photo 2023

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, like many national parks in Alaska, has a busy summer visitor season, and a quiet (cold) off-season each winter. Expect services to be limited in winter.

Contact the park anytime via email or by phone: [phone]

 

Join a park ranger for a program during our summer season! Here, Ranger Nate prepares to lead a guided walk on the Forest Loop Trail, happening daily starting at the Glacier Bay Lodge.

NPS Photo / S. Tevebaugh

Operating Hours

For operating hours for the Glacier Bay Visitor Center, Visitor Information Station (VIS), and Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors' House), check the park's basic information page.

Visitor Information

For information on Glacier Bay's visitor centers, find more on this page.

Visiting Glacier Bay on a cruise ship? You're in luck, Glacier Bay will bring our visitor center to YOU! If your cruise enters the national park, rangers and our Alaska Geographic partners will join you on your Glacier Bay day to offer information, a guided narration, presentations, and more. Find more info here to make the most of your Glacier Bay cruise.

Ranger Programs

Park Rangers offer programs in Bartlett Cove daily. Find more info about ranger program offerings here.

Visiting on a cruise ship? Our rangers will come to you! While visiting Glacier Bay during your cruise, park rangers will join your ship for the day to offer programming throughout the day.

Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors' House)

Xunaa Shuká Hít, aka the Huna Tribal House, is operated primarily through collaboration with Glacier Bay's tribal partners. Visiting hours are based on tribal use and staffing availability. To learn more about Xunaa Shuká Hít and Łingít culture, discover more online.