Bartlett Cove Campground

Overview

The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove. The campground features bear-proof food caches, a fire-pit and warming shelter (with firewood provided) located in a very scenic setting along the shore, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. Stays are limited to 14 days

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

33 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

907-697-2627

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bartlett Cove Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Experience the Huna Tribal HouseHike · 1-3 Hours · 0.6 mi from camp

  Take a walk on the Łingít trail to see the first permanent clan house in Glacier Bay since Łingít villages were destroyed by an advancing glacier over 250 years ago. National Park Service

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• Hike the Trails at Bartlett CoveHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  Bartlett Cove has the only developed trails in the park. National Park Service

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• Forest TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Tlingit TrailheadTrailhead · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Bartlett River / Bartlett Lake TrailheadTrailhead · 0.9 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Kayak the BeardsleesPaddling and rafting · 1-3 Days · 3.7 mi from camp

  If you’re visiting Glacier Bay on a budget, one of the more accessible wilderness areas of the park is the Beardslee Islands. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Neka Hot SpringHot spring · 25.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.