Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska Est. 1980

Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Ocean Mountains
3,223,384 Acres
672K/year Annual Visitors
Free Entry Fee
June through August Best Time to Visit
National Park Service National Park

Glacier Bay became a national park on December 2, 1980, protecting 3.3 million acres in Southeast Alaska representing one of the most dramatic examples of glacial retreat ever documented. When Captain George Vancouver sailed through in 1794, the bay was completely filled with ice; today, glaciers have retreated more than 65 miles.

What Glacier Bay Is Known For

Tidewater glaciers
Whale watching
Margerie Glacier
Kayaking fjords

Top Activities

Kayaking Whale watching Glacier viewing Fishing Camping

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Plan Your Visit

NPS Official Page

Hours, alerts, road conditions, and current closures from the National Park Service.

Reservations

Book campsites, permits, and timed entry passes on Recreation.gov.

Google Maps

Directions, nearby lodging, gas stations, and restaurants.

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Is Glacier Bay Under Threat?

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