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Glacier Bay
Sea kayaking Glacier Bay can take you to secluded beaches, narrow fjords, and floating icebergs -- the possible routes are almost limitless.
Plan Around Glacier Bay
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Glacier Bay Details
Considered one of the world's top five kayaking destinations, Glacier Bay provides all the right ingredients for a perfect paddling adventure: spectacular tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountains rising dramatically from the sea, intact wilderness teeming with wildlife, serene beach campsites dotting the shoreline, and an endless numbers of possible paddling routes. Wherever you decide to go in the bay, you're sure to find yourself in a sea kayaker's paradise. The bay splits into the East and West Arms on its northern end. East Arm includes Muir Inlet, Wachusett Inlet, and Adams Inlet. West Arm includes Johns Hopkins Inlet, Rendu Inlet, Reid Inlet, and Scidmore Bay. Bartlett Cove, the location of the park's headquarters, is in the southeast part of Glacier Bay, just south of the Beardslee Islands.
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Nearby Parks Around Glacier Bay
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Glacier Bay
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8.0 mi away
Bartlett Cove/Beardslee Islands
A fantastic easy three-day paddle trip with beautiful beach camping.
12.3 mi away
Bartlett Cove
Bartlett Cove is the main gateway for visitors in Glacier Bay National Park.
12.4 mi away
The Visitor Information Station (VIS)
Boaters can find information and permits at the Visitor Information Station.
12.5 mi away
Glacier Bay National Park
Most people who have experienced Alaska's Inside Passage have done so from the deck of a cruise ship: a visit to Glacier Bay National Park can get you off the shore and exploring 3.3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, temperate rainforest, and fjords.
12.5 mi away
Glacier Bay Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge is the only hotel in the park.
