Operating Hours & Seasons

The Glacier Bay Lodge nestled in a dense forest on the shore of Bartlett Cove, the dock is visible in the foreground.
Glacier Bay Lodge and Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock

NPS Photo 2023

A park ranger stands on the porch of the Glacier Bay Lodge and Visitor Center and speaks with visitors.
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), read below, or check the park's basic information page.

Visiting Via Cruise Ship?

Visiting Glacier Bay on your cruise? 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.

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. Programs will be offered each summer at the Tribal House, refer to our event schedule here.
 

Glacier Bay Visitor Center Info

View hours for Glacier Bay's Visitor Center (located upstairs in the historic Glacier Bay Lodge) and the Glacier Bay Visitor Information Station.

 

Seasons in Glacier Bay

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: 907-697-2230

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
PO Box 140

Gustavus, AK 99826

Phone:

907 697-2230

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