Visitor Information Station - Backcountry Office
58.4543, -135.8852 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Located near the head of the public-use dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from Gustavus. The "VIS" provides trip planning information, boating and camping permits, and offers boater/camper orientation sessions for visitors heading into the wild backcountry of Glacier Bay. Stop by and meet a park ranger. Open annually between May and September.
- Every day
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
The Visitor Information Station (VIS) is open each summer between May and September for trip planning, park information, and boating & camper permits. Stop by and start your Glacier Bay adventure.
- Closed in Winter · Oct 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Located near the head of the public dock in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles from the town of Gustavus.
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