Things To Do

Remote and wild, Katmai is a landscape that invites exploration and discovery.

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Backcountry Hiking and Camping: From the lowland tundra of Bristol Bay to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and the rugged Pacific Coast, Katmai is wide open for exploration.

 

Bear Watching: Bears are everywhere in Katmai. Few places on earth have as many bears as Katmai or offer comparable bear viewing opportunities.

 

Boating: The park and preserve's numerous lakes, rivers, and streams offer countless places to explore.

 

Brooks Camp: This is Katmai’s most popular destination and for good reason. Its combination of bear viewing, sport fishing, scenery, history, and facilities is unequaled.

 

Brooks Camp Area Hiking: While very few established trails exist in the park, those that do offer a wide range of experiences including bear viewing, cultural history, quiet forests, alpine tundra, and rugged mountain scenery.

 

Flightseeing: Many pilots would argue that Katmai is best seen from the air.

 

Fishing: Are you an angler looking to fish in streams with numerous, ravenous, and trophy-sized fish? Look no further.

 

Hunting and Trapping: These activities are permitted in the preserve area of Katmai.

 

Nearby Attractions: Katmai is just one of the many spectacular areas on the Alaska Peninsula.

 

Ranger-led Programs: Evening slide shows, walks, hikes and other ranger-led activities are offered at Brooks Camp from June 1 to September 17.