Brooks Camp Ranger Station

Side-by-side comparison of the repurposed building today and in the past.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Brooks Camp, Katmai National Park and Preserve

Significance:

Repurposed historic building

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

This structure was originally a boathouse built circa 1959-1960. It served as a boathouse, then a VIP cabin, and for a time, even a space for interpretive ranger presentations. Starting after 1990 and continuing today, it became office space where you can find the rangers taking care of their day-to-day tasks. The bear cutout located just to the side of the log cabin demonstrates 50 yards from the Visitor’s Center, one of the first rules you learn about required distancing from the bears.