Good to know
- Tickets
- The park does not charge an entry fee. Floatplane flights, lodging and camping at Brooks Camp cost extra and must be booked ahead; check nps.gov for details.
- Time needed
- A full day for a fly-in bear trip; 2 to 3 days to explore Brooks Camp more slowly.
- Best time
- July for bears fishing at Brooks Falls; September for many bears feeding along the river. Brooks Camp services run June to mid-September.
- Getting there
- Floatplanes fly from King Salmon to Brooks Camp in about 20 minutes. Nearest major airport is Anchorage, with a 1-hour flight to King Salmon; there are no roads to the park.
Where to stay nearby
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Katmai National Park & Preserve questions
When is the best time to see bears at Brooks Falls?
July is peak season for bears catching jumping salmon. September also has many bears, and fewer visitors.
How do I get to Katmai National Park?
Fly from Anchorage to King Salmon, then take a floatplane to Brooks Camp. Day-trip packages from Anchorage, Homer and Kodiak are also available.
Where should I stay at Katmai?
Brooks Lodge and the Brooks Camp campground are the only options at the falls and book up far in advance. Many visitors do a day trip instead.
