Former National Marine Research Station at Lake Brooks

This former National Marine Research Station now serves as employee housing at Lake Brooks.

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

Located just outside the main Brooks Camp area, this building on Lake Brooks served as the Lake Brooks National Marine Research Station. Original construction was completed in 1943 and expanded in 1957 to include the wings on either side of the main building. Designed for the Fish and Wildlife Service to study salmon and other fish in the area, it would serve as one of the major Bristol Bay-area fisheries research headquarters for over 30 years. Once no longer needed, it was acquired by the National Park Service in 1979 and is currently used for employee housing for seasonal employees.

If you chose to see this building in person, please be respectful as this is now used for employee housing and is not open to the public.