Kenai Fjords National Park Campgrounds

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Kenai Fjords National Park
PO Box 1727
Seward AK 99664, 907-224-7500

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Special Topics: Glaciers · Mountains · Wildflowers ·
Recreation Activities: Boating · Camping · Educational Programs ·
Fishing · Hiking · Wildlife Viewing

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Camping Areas

Exit Glacier Campground

Open All Year

Details

Exit Glacier has a 12-site walk in tent-campground. Sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. There are no reservations or camping fees. There is a fourteen day stay limit. The campground frequently fills by early evening in July and August.

Nearby Campgrounds

Details

Camping is also available in Chugach National Forest, through the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department and at several area private campgrounds.

Public Use Cabins

Details

The Park has four public use cabins available by reservation. Aialik, Holgate and Northarm, along the Kenai Fjords coast are available during the summer months and are accessible by boat or float plane. For reservations contact the Alaska Public Lands Information Center at (907)271-2737. Willow Cabin, at Exit Glacier is available for winter use from mid-late fall through early April. Contact the Park at (907) 224-7500 for reservations.

Lodging Options

Additional Information

Getting There

Plane
Currently there is no regularly scheduled air service between Anchorage and Seward, however charter flights may be available. Contact the Seward Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Car
The park lies 130 road miles south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway. The park's Information Center is located in Seward's small boat harbor.

Bus
Bus service is available year round between Anchorage and Seward.

Getting Around
In summer, Exit Glacier can be reached by car on a paved road and a short trail. Exit Glacier is the only portion of the park accessible by road. Turn on to the Herman Leirer Road at Mile 3 of the Seward Highway, this 9 mile road leads to the Exit Glacier Nature Center. A 3/4 mile walk will take you to the glacier's terminus. The first 1/4 mile of this trail is completely accessible via a paved trail. A steeper trail continues across moraines and bedrock. Visitors may return to the Nature Center via a nature trail. The Harding Icefield can be reached by trail or air. Air and boat charters provide access to the fjords.