Welcome to the marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, which includes tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, deep fjords, and freshwater rivers and lakes. An abundance of plant communities and a variety of marine and terrestrial wildlife exist in this diverse land and seascape. opportunities for adventuring and learning about this unique and powerful place abound in this magical land.

Park Acreage: 

3.28317e+06

Highest Point: 

Mount Fairweather

Highest Point Elevation: 

15300 feet

Visitor Count: 

413382

Visitor Count Year Recorded: 

2006

Has Volunteer Program: 

Yes

Has Recycling: 

Yes

Has Shuttle System: 

No

Park Sights: 

Fairweather Range; Mount Fairweather

Endangered Species: 

Humpback Whale; Peregrine Falcon

Entrance Fees: 

Free

Nearest Major City: 

Juneau, AK

Gateway Communities: 

Gustavus, AK

Nearby Airports: 

Juneau International Airport (JNU); Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC); Gustavus Airport (GST)