Cook stoves are necessary because wood is often scarce and wet. Permits are required for float trips on the international Alsek River. Information about the river is available upon request. The park visitor center is located at Bartlett Cove, upstairs in Glacier Bay Lodge. It has an information desk, book sales area, and an auditorium.
Exhibits illustrate natural and human history.
Other Concessions Glacier Bay Lodge operates day tour boat trips during summer, and drop-off campers at designated locations. Various large cruise ship lines and smaller tour boat operators bring visitors into the park. Guided kayak trips and kayak rentals are available. There are guided kayak, backpacking and raft trips down the Alsek River. Each summer 15 to 20 humpback whales regularly feed in park waters, mostly near in the lower part of the bay.