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
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 Around
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
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