Park Rangers are available to help you plan your trip in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glacier Bay and many of its partners had to alter or cancel services for the 2020 season. This page serves to archive a list of those services until services for the 2021 season are determined. Updates will be made as information becomes available.
Available services in 2020:
The Visitor Information Station (VIS) was open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with staff available to issue boater and camper permits, as well as answer questions. Park staff were following new procedures informed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to minimize contact between and among rangers, visitors, different visitor groups, and the isolated local community. Of note:
Backcountry: Campers should complete their backcountry orientations and permit applications online and submit their applications electronically to the VIS. Instructions are on the park website. https://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/camp.htm
Campground: No in-person registration is available and paper registration forms will not be accepted. Those wishing to camp in the campground must pre-register prior to arrival in the park. Guidance and new procedures are outlined on the park website. https://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/camp.htm
