Katmai National Park & Preserve is located in Alaska, USA. It lies between the Alaska Peninsula and Bristol Bay, situated in southwestern Alaska, and is famous for its active volcanoes, brown bears, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
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Top Attractions Inside Katmai National Park & Preserve
- Brooks Falls – Famous waterfall where brown bears fish for salmon in the summer months.
- Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes – Vast volcanic ash-filled valley formed after the 1912 Novarupta eruption.
- Katmai Coastline – Remote coastal areas rich in wildlife, including sea otters, seals, and migratory birds.
- Katmai River & Brooks River – Scenic rivers ideal for fishing, wildlife observation, and bear viewing.
- Ranger-Led Programs – Educational tours and talks about the park’s geology, wildlife, and cultural history.
- Backcountry Hiking & Camping – Trails and remote sites offering immersive wilderness experiences.
- Wildlife Viewing – Opportunities to see brown bears, moose, wolves, and diverse bird species in their natural habitats.
Katmai National Park & Preserve Facts
| Official Name | Katmai National Park & Preserve |
| Location | Alaska Peninsula, Alaska, USA |
| Latitude & Longitude | 58.5000° N, 155.0000° W (approx.) |
| Total Area | 4 million acres (16,500 km²) |
| Established | December 2, 1980 (National Park designation; originally established as Katmai National Monument in 1918) |
| Founder | President Woodrow Wilson (as National Monument); National Park Service / U.S. Congress (as National Park) |
| Managed By | U.S. National Park Service (NPS) |
| Region | Alaska Peninsula / Bristol Bay Region |
| Address | King Salmon, AK 99613, USA (Visitor Services) |
| Zip Code | 99613 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Standard Time (AKST) – UTC−9 Standard / UTC−8 Daylight Saving |
| Theme / Concept | Volcanoes, Brown Bears, Salmon Spawning, Wilderness, Glaciers, Rivers, Eco-Tourism |
| Sections (Areas) | Brooks Camp & Brooks River - Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes - Katmai Wilderness - Naknek Lake - Savonoski River Area |
| Famous Attractions | Brooks Falls - Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes - Brown Bear Viewing - Naknek Lake - Volcanoes & Hot Springs |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 30,000–35,000 |
| Entry Fee Type | Paid Park Entry |
| Ticket Price Range | Vehicle/Visitor Pass: $15–$30 per person; Aircraft/Boat access fees additional |
| Ticket Options | Park Pass - Guided Tours - Flightseeing - Boat Excursions - Camping Permits |
| Best Time to Visit | June–September (summer months; peak wildlife activity and accessible trails) |
| Nearby Airport | King Salmon Airport (AKN) – primary access point to Katmai National Park |
| Transportation | Small aircraft from King Salmon - Boat access to Brooks River & Naknek Lake - Hiking Trails & Boardwalks |
| Official Website | https://www.nps.gov/katm |
Distances from Katmai National Park & Preserve to Nearby Landmarks
- Brooks Camp Visitor Center – 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Brooks River – 0.2 km (0.1 mi)
- Brooks Falls Observation Platform – 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
- Lake Brooks – 1 km (0.6 mi)
- Marston Lake – 2 km (1.2 mi)
- Katmai River – 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Katmai Mountains – 30 km (18.6 mi)
- Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes – 45 km (28 mi)
- Lake Grosvenor – 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Alagnak River – 60 km (37.3 mi)
- Kukaklek Lake – 75 km (46.6 mi)
- Stepovak Bay – 120 km (74.6 mi)
- Kamishak Bay – 150 km (93.2 mi)
- Savonoski River – 40 km (24.9 mi)
- Brooks Camp Airstrip – 0.7 km (0.4 mi)
- Katmai Coastline – 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Mud Volcano – 50 km (31 mi)
- Naknek Lake – 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Katmai National Park Visitor Center – 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Brooks Lake – 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
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