The Bartlett Cove campground is a walk-in campground along the shore of beautiful Bartlett Cove
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About
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
Campsites
Location
Along the shoreline of Bartlett Cove
Bartlett Cove, AK 99826
Fees
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.
Reservations
No reservations. Campground is first-come, first-served. Campers are required to attend a camper orientation to register for a site.
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.
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.
Accessibility
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Fires only permitted in the Warming Shelter and the Fire Ring on the Beach. No cooking or eating in the Campground.
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No RVs or Trailers.
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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.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground