Katmai National Park
3,674,530
Acres
36,000/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
June through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Katmai was set aside as a national monument in 1918 and redesignated a national park in 1980. Today it is best known for Brooks Falls, where brown bears congregate each summer to catch sockeye salmon mid-leap, the scene behind the annual Fat Bear Week competition.
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When to Visit Katmai
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
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Crowds
Roads
Jan
78°
53°
Low
Partial
Feb
75°
50°
Low
Partial
Mar
66°
40°
Low
Partial
Apr
54°
27°
Low
Partial
May
42°
13°
Light
Open
Jun Best
33°
3°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
30°
0°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
33°
3°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
42°
13°
Peak
Open
Oct
54°
27°
Light
Open
Nov
66°
40°
Low
Partial
Dec
75°
50°
Low
Partial
Best months to visit
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Campgrounds in Katmai
Brooks Camp Campground
$18/nightBrooks Camp Campground is the only developed campground in Katmai National Park and Preserve. It is located on the shore of Naknek Lake, about .3...
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Gear and guides we recommend for Katmai. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Katmai National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Katmai field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Katmai
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray
Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Day Hiking Pack
A 22-30L pack fits water, layers, snacks, and a first aid kit.
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Trail Shoes
Lightweight with good traction for maintained trails.
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Getting to Katmai
Gateway Towns
- King Salmon, AK
Nearest Airports
- AKN King Salmon Airport 5 mi
- ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International 290 mi
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