Glacier Bay National Park

Three top outdoor attractions inside Glacier Bay National Park include the Grinnell Glacier, Lake McDonald, and the Going-to-the-Sun Road. People who want to experience as many of the park’s offerings as possible, like hiking, rafting, fishing, whale watching, and visiting the backcountry chalets, tend to visit from late May to early September. While winter services are limited, the snowy landscapes can be spectacular, and you may get a chance to view the northern lights. When you travel through Alaska in an RV, you can explore the landscape at your leisure and camp out in comfort. You can find RV rentals near Glacier Bay National Park in nearby areas like Juneau, Skagway, and Haines.

Glacier Bay National Park is accessible from Skagway or Haines by bush plane or from Juneau by ferry. The Bartlett Cove campground is a walk-in campground, and backcountry camping requires a permit. There is no RVing to Glacier Bay National Park, unfortunately, as there is no RV access to the park. Visitors typically stay in the nearby towns of Skagway, Haines, or Juneau. Because daylight hours are limited in winter, many places close down or offer limited services during the off-season. It’s a good idea to check that the place you plan to camp will be open when you arrive and make reservations before you travel.

You can check on closures at the Glacier Bay Visitor Information Station, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by calling the Glacier Bay Visitor Center at (907) 697-2661. The visitor center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check the park's website for holiday and seasonal closures. The visitor information station and visitor center are closed during the winter season and tend to be staffed from May through September.