About Katmai National Park & Preserve
A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be wild. Katmai was established in 1918 to protect the volcanically devastated region surrounding Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve also protects 9,000 years of human history and important habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears.
Quick Facts
State
Alaska
Designation
National Park & Preserve
State Code
AK
Weather
Located between the stormy north Pacific Ocean and the even stormier Bering Sea, the Katmai region is often a battleground between weather systems. When you visit, be prepared to encounter…
Operating Hours
Katmai is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Wednesday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Activities
Boating
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Food
Dining
Picnicking
Flying
Guided Tours
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Paddling
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs
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