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Culture Site TrailDon't miss the daily 2pm ranger guided walk on the cultural site trail.
Katmai
Remote and wild, Katmai National Park & Preserve is defined by active volcanoes, vast tundra, and the world-famous brown bears of Brooks Falls.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Katmai, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Lake Brooks RoadThis easy, one-mile trail leads from the lower bear viewing platform at the mouth of Brooks River in Naknek Lake to the head of the Brooks River at Lake Brooks
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Dumpling Mt. TrailThis moderate trail starts from the Brooks Camp Campground and climbs to an overlook above the camp with views of Lake Brooks, Naknek Lake, and Brooks River.
Information
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Basic Information
Fees & ReservationsEnjoy Katmai National Park for free, but expect to at the campground and cabins.
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Hiking
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Culture Site TrailDon't miss the daily 2pm ranger guided walk on the cultural site trail.
Point of interest
Lake Brooks RoadThis easy, one-mile trail leads from the lower bear viewing platform at the mouth of Brooks River in Naknek Lake to the head of the Brooks River at Lake Brooks
Point of interest
Dumpling Mt. TrailThis moderate trail starts from the Brooks Camp Campground and climbs to an overlook above the camp with views of Lake Brooks, Naknek Lake, and Brooks River.
Paddling
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Savonoski LoopThis 80-mile loop is one of the most popular inland paddling routes in the park.
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American Creek40-mile river offering class II and III rapids and an abundance of Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char.
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American Creek40-mile river offering class II and III rapids and an abundance of Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char.
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Hallo BayHallo Bay is home to a wilderness camp and has an air of mystery and allure that has attracted paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
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Geographic HarborThe National Geographic Society "discovered" the harbor and 1919 and offers a spectacular spot for bear watching, paddling, and hiking.
Ranger Station
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Brooks Camp Visitor CenterThe only regular staffed visitor center in Katmai with a bookstore and all the backcountry info you can imagine.
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King Salmon Visitor CenterWhile located outside the park, this visitor center is the park headquarters and a great place to start any trip into Katmai.
Wildlife Viewing
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Hallo BayHallo Bay is home to a wilderness camp and has an air of mystery and allure that has attracted paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
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Camping
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Hallo BayHallo Bay is home to a wilderness camp and has an air of mystery and allure that has attracted paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
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IIiuk ArmRoughly 20 miles from Brooks Camps, Illiuk Arm is well worth the 2-3 day trek for a great spot to camp and check out the abandoned village.
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Fure's CabinFormerly the home of trapper Roy Fure, the Cabin now provides shelter for travelers looking to stay on the shore of Naknek Lake.
Lodging
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Brooks LodgePreviously a fishing cap, this lodge now overs 16 rustic rooms and a classic Alaskan dining experience.
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Grosvenor's LodgeThis lodge has three guest cabins and is an ideal spot if you want access to fishing on Grosvenor's Lake. The complimentary porch cocktails are an added bonus.
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Private LodgesYou'll find plenty of options for private lodging inside the park if you'd prefer an alternative to the park concessionaire Katmailand.
Tides
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Hallo BayHallo Bay is home to a wilderness camp and has an air of mystery and allure that has attracted paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
Picnicking
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Lake Brooks Picnic AreaA great spot for lunch near the mouth of the Brooks River, at the end of the one-mile Lake Brooks Road.
Restrooms
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Brooks LodgePreviously a fishing cap, this lodge now overs 16 rustic rooms and a classic Alaskan dining experience.
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Grosvenor's LodgeThis lodge has three guest cabins and is an ideal spot if you want access to fishing on Grosvenor's Lake. The complimentary porch cocktails are an added bonus.
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Brooks Camp Visitor CenterThe only regular staffed visitor center in Katmai with a bookstore and all the backcountry info you can imagine.
Parking
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King Salmon Visitor CenterWhile located outside the park, this visitor center is the park headquarters and a great place to start any trip into Katmai.
Support
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Katmai Service ProvidersPrivate outfitters work with the Park Service to ensure Katmai remains the magnificent place it is today.
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Friends of KatmaiThe park's nonprofit affiliate help bridge the information gap and work to protect the park.
Nearby Parks Around Katmai
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Katmai
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Katmai National Park
The centerpiece of massive, 7,383-square-mile Katmai National Park is the still-active Mount Katmai stratovolcano and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a 40-mile-long ash flow deposited by an eruption in 1912.
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Savonoski Loop
This 80-mile loop is one of the most popular inland paddling routes in the park.
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Brooks Camp Visitor Center
The only regular staffed visitor center in Katmai with a bookstore and all the backcountry info you can imagine.
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Brooks Lodge
Previously a fishing cap, this lodge now overs 16 rustic rooms and a classic Alaskan dining experience.
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Cultural Site
Katmai National Park is known for its prehistoric native Alaskan campsites, so be sure to check out the Cultural Site at Brooks Camp.
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Culture Site Trail
Don't miss the daily 2pm ranger guided walk on the cultural site trail.
