Katmai National Park & Preserve Campgrounds

Sponsors

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Katmai National Park & Preserve
PO Box 7, #1 King Salmon Mall
King Salmon AK 99613, (907) 246-3305


Special Topics: Glaciers · Volcanoes ·
Recreation Activities: Boating · Camping · Climbing ·
Educational Programs · Fishing · Hiking · Hunting ·
Wilderness Area · Wildlife Viewing · Snow Skiing

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Camping Areas

Brooks Camp Campground (KAT#)

Open From June to Sept
Reservations Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Details

Brooks Camp is the only Federal Fee Area within Katmai National Park & Preserve. There is an $8.00 per person/per night fee for those camping at the Brooks Camp Campground. Advance campground reservations and fee payment are required for Brooks Camp. For those coming to Brooks Camp as part of a lodging, touring, or fishing package provided by the many commercial operators to Katmai, reservations may have already been made through your provider. Please check with your provider at least three weeks prior to your arrival.

Lodging Options

Brooks Lodge

Open June to Sept
Phone 1-800-544-0551

Details

A private concessioner, Katmailand provides additional accommodations and food service at Brooks Camp's Brooks Lodge and two other lodges within the Park. Reservations are necessary. Contact Katmailand for further information. Many other lodges and resorts offer tour packages for Katmai and the Alaska Peninsula area as well

Additional Information

Getting There

Plane
Katmai National Park & Preserve is located on the Alaska Peninsula, across from Kodiak Island. Park Headquarters is in King Salmon, about 290 air miles southwest of Anchorage. Several commercial airlines provide daily flights into King Salmon as there is no road access. Brooks Camp, along the Brooks River approximately 30 air miles from King Salmon, is a common destination for visitors to the Park. Brooks Camp can only be reached via small float plane or boat.

Getting There

Viewing brown bears in their natural habitat and fishing are very popular activities in Katmai. Safety and preparation for varying conditions are the most important considerations when visiting a wilderness area like Katmai National Park & Preserve.

Although a bear may be encountered anywhere in Katmai from late May into December, the best times for bear viewing at Brooks Camp are late-June through July and September. There are few, if any, bears around Brooks in June and August, though they are seen occasionally during these times.

July and September are crowded with both bears and people. Delays in getting to and from the bear viewing platforms are common and can occur at any time, although such delays offer opportunities for viewing other wildlife and the spectacular scenery all-around Brooks Camp.

Katmai is bear habitat, and they always have the right-of-way. Weather and bears are always a factor at Katmai, so plan extra time to work around delays. There are occasions, especially in July, when visitors are unable to get to the Falls Platform due to time constraints and flight schedules.

Extenuating circumstances may necessitate closure of any portion of Brooks Camp, including trails and bear viewing platforms for safety reasons without advance notice.