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Along the shoreline of Bartlett Cove, Bartlett Cove, AK, 99826
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
The National Park Service maintains a free walk-in campground in Bartlett Cove, open year-round. The campground features a bear-proof food cache, fire-pit with firewood, and warming shelter located in a very scenic setting along the shoreline, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. Stays are limited to 14 days. Please Note: Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis only. Feel free to contact the Visitor Information Station at (907) 697-2627 about space availability prior to arrival.
Weather
Bartlett Cove receives about 70 inches of precipitation annually. You may find yourself thinking it’s all coming down during your visit! Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.
Amenities
Toilets
Laundry
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has designated sites, a warming shelter, vault toilets, and bear-proof food caches. Wheelbarrows are available to help transport gear. Stop by the Visitor Information Station near the dock to obtain a free camping permit for the campground.
Rates & Fees
Free Camping
There is no fee for the Bartlett Cove Campground
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires only permitted in the Warming Shelter and the Fire Ring on the Beach. No cooking or eating in the Campground.Regulations Overview
The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has specific sites, a warming shelter, outhouses, and food caches. Campground Permits and a camper orientation are required for camping in the campground. Group camping is permitted in the group camping area for groups of 12 or more. Camping outside of the campground is prohibited within one mile of Bartlett Cove. Water and garbage cans are located outside the Visitor Information Station. There are three food caches where all scented items are required to be stored. Cooking and eating are only allowed in the intertidal zone (the area on the beach between the high and low tide lines). Never leave food unattended, even when shuttling gear.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
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RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No RVs or Trailers.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Bartlett Cove Campground is accessible by foot traffic only. Paths through the campground are well-compacted soil and level. There are no wheelchair-accessible outhouses in the campground, but at the nearby Visitor Information Station (1/4 mile), there are two modern restrooms that are fully accessible. Nearby you will find a few short trails, a public dock, campground, and Glacier Bay Lodge. Pathways in Bartlett Cove are not paved, and may have exposed roots and rocks present. While navigable by many new wheelchairs, not all trails meet ADA standards. An exception is the beautiful wooden boardwalk that provides access to a viewing deck overlooking a serene pond. This 1/2-mile section of the Forest Trail is accessible and easy to negotiate.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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