King Salmon Visitor Center
While located outside the park, this visitor center is the park headquarters and a great place to start any trip into Katmai.
Plan Around King Salmon Visitor Center
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King Salmon Visitor Center Details
Park headquarters are located at the King Salmon Visitor Center, thirty air miles from Brooks Camp in the town of King Salmon and next door to the King Salmon airport. At the visitor center you can buy your fishing license and gather information on southwestern Alaska's federal public land, in particular the Bristol Bay area. Also at the visitor center is an Alaska Geographic Society bookstore that sells maps, guide books, posters, and small souvenirs. You also can watch videos with information about the area, its culture, and history.
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Nearby Parks Around King Salmon Visitor Center
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Nearby Points of Interest Around King Salmon Visitor Center
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7.6 mi away
Lake Camp
The only spot to launch your boat if you are bringing it by car.
26.3 mi away
Naknek Lake
Naknek Lake is more than 150,000 acres, making it the largest lake contained within any national park in the United States.
32.8 mi away
Falls Platform
Don't miss the salmon runs in late summer from the Falls Platform.
32.9 mi away
Riffles Platform
Perfect bear watching spot at the mouth of Brooks River.
32.9 mi away
Lake Brooks Picnic Area
A great spot for lunch near the mouth of the Brooks River, at the end of the one-mile Lake Brooks Road.
