Bartlett Cove Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 33 total · 0 reservable · 33 first come
- Phone
- (907) 697-2627
- Coordinates
- 58.4508, -135.8944
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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
From the managing agency.
Is Bartlett Cove Campground free?
No. Bartlett Cove Campground charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Bartlett Cove Campground?
Bartlett Cove Campground has 33 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 33 are first come.
How do I get to Bartlett Cove Campground?
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.
What is the weather like at Bartlett Cove Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Bartlett Cove Campground?
The campground is located about 1/4 mile by trail from the main dock in Bartlett Cove. It has specific sites, a warming shelter, outhouses, and food caches. Campground Permits and a camper orientation are required for camping in the campground. Group camping is permitted in the group camping area for groups of 12 or more. Camping outside of the campground is prohibited within one mile of Bartlett Cove. Water and garbage cans are located outside the Visitor Information Station. There are three food caches where all scented items are required to be stored. Cooking and eating are only allowed in the intertidal zone (the area on the beach between the high and low tide lines). Never leave food unattended, even when shuttling gear.
Nearby
- Eight Fathom Cabin31.4 mi
- BERNERS BAY CABIN41.2 mi
- PETERSON LAKE CABIN42.1 mi
- EAGLE GLACIER CABIN42.3 mi
- Auk Village Campground42.7 mi
- WINDFALL LAKE CABIN42.7 mi
- AUK VILLAGE CAMPGROUND43.3 mi
- JOHN MUIR CABIN43.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
