Kenai Fjords National Park
1 campground in the park · 62 nearby · 7 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo, S. Rainone
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- DangerHazardous Conditions at Terminus Of Aialik GlacierEntering an ice fall hazard zone is prohibited in Kenai Fjords National Park. The terminus of Aialik Glacier is a high-risk area, where unstable ice can fall in blocks or columns. This can generate localized tsunami waves that wash over newly deglaciated and nearby beaches. Rapidly collapsing ice and breakage can cause severe injury or death.
- DangerCanyon from Toe of Exit Glacier to the Outwash PlainThe canyon from the toe of Exit Glacier to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain is susceptible to sudden outburst flood events. These events produce sudden surges of water, ice and rock. For your safety please stick to designated park trails.
- CautionUse Caution in and around Pedersen LagoonOn August 7, 2024, a landslide triggered tsunami washed over portions of Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay (59.8842N, -149.7309W). We recommend caution for those visiting the area in and around Pedersen Lagoon. Click more for additional information.
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 62 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 7 sitesWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 62
- Campground
North Beach Campsites
28 mi · Lowell Point, AK
- RV Park
Miller's Landing Campground
29 mi · Lowell Point, AK
Free and dispersed nearby 7
See them on the map- Emerald Lake CampsiteHalibut Cove, AK36 mi
- Grewingk Trailhead CampsiteHalibut Cove, AK40 mi
- Camp siteCooper Landing, AK44 mi
- Lower Ohmer CampgroundSterling, AK45 mi
- Engineer LakeSterling, AK46 mi
- Camp site (Chugach National Forest)Cooper Landing, AK49 mi
Services nearby: 3 dump stations
About Kenai Fjords
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of…
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of ice. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Boating
- Boat Tour
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Ice Climbing
Plan your visit
Getting there
Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible…
Weather
The weather in Kenai Fjords is difficult to predict and can change rapidly. The area generally enjoys a relatively temperate maritime climate, primarily due to the influence of warmer ocean currents that flows through…
Plan your visit
Hours
The park is open year-round. The primary months to visit are June, July, and August. There are reduced services in the area during the months of May and September. The road to the Exit Glacier area is not plowed during the winter months, and is closed to vehicle traffic once it is covered in snow and ice. The park's coastal backcountry in also largely inaccessible late fall through the early spring due to rough seas.
Getting there
Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible year-round via the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway. Follow the Seward Highway (AK-1) south from Anchorage. It will become AK-9 around mile 35 (87 miles from Anchorage) with AK-1 heading to Homer and Kenai. Continue on AK-9 to Seward.
Weather
The weather in Kenai Fjords is difficult to predict and can change rapidly. The area generally enjoys a relatively temperate maritime climate, primarily due to the influence of warmer ocean currents that flows through the Gulf of Alaska. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid 40s°F to the low 70s°F. Overcast and cool rainy days are frequent. Winter temperatures can range from the low 30s°F to -20°F.
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