National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Katmai National Park & PreserveLake Grosvenor, one of many glacially formed lakes in Katmai
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Katmai National Park & Preserve
Nearby Attractions
 
The interagency King Salmon Visitor Center
NPS Photo: Angela Glore
The interagency King Salmon Visitor Center—just next door to the King Salmon Airport.

King Salmon Visitor Center
Located just next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center is open during the summer season from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Visitors will find detailed information about the many Federal public lands on the Alaska Peninsula. Information about the Bristol Bay area and Southwest Alaska is also available.

Exhibits help visitors understand and appreciate the spectacular natural and cultural resources and rich history of the Alaska Peninsula. A three-dimensional map of Southwest Alaska, salmon life cycle illustrations, information on local wildlife, and the annual waterfowl calendar art contest entries are all on display. A large collection of films is available for viewing and the bookstore offers maps, navigation charts, videos, posters and more. For more information, contact:

King Salmon Visitor Center
P.O. Box 298
King Salmon, AK 99613
ph: (907) 246-4250
fax: (907) 246-8550

National Park Service
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Alagnak Wild River
Aleutian World War II National Historic Area
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
Kodiak Island National Wildlife Refuge

Alaska Department of Fish & Game
McNeil River State Game Sanctuary

Alaska State Boroughs
Bristol Bay Borough
Lake & Peninsula Borough

Alaska Natural History Association Logo
Click here to buy park related educational items
The Alaska Natural History Association cooperates with Alaska's parklands providing program support.
more...
Sockeye salmon study  

Did You Know?
Scientists can tell the age of a fish by looking at its ear bone, called the otolith. Growth rings related to water temperature can be seen in the otolith and counted to give age.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 17:54 EST