Parks / Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
National Park · AK
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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (2)
Canyon from Toe of Exit Glacier to the Outwash Plain
The 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.
Use Caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon
On 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.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Campgrounds (1)
Exit Glacier Campground
Exit Glacier has a 12-site, walk-in, tent-campground. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no reservations or camping fees. There is a fourteen-day stay limit. The campground frequently fills by early evening in July and August. A central food storage, cooking and dining shelter is provided. Cooking and/or storing food in campsites is prohibited. There is a pump for drinking water and pit toilets are available. Pets are not permitted in campsites.
Things to Do
Become a Fjord Junior Ranger
A junior ranger walk focused on fjords. Join a ranger to learn about these amazing ecosystems
Become a Glacier Junior Ranger
Earn a Glacier Junior Ranger patch by checking out a Discovery Backpack or an Art for Parks backpack and completing some activities.
Experience Kenai Fjords National Park in winter
Once the road to Exit Glacier is snow-covered and closed to cars, it is accessible by fat bikes and cross-country skis,
Explore Kenai Fjords by air
Overflights also provide dramatic views of the park's glaciers, fjords, and wildlife. You may catch a glimpse of a mountain goat traversing a rocky ledge or peer down at a brown bear fishing in a salmon-choked stream. Flightseeing is one of the best ways to get a sense of the vastness of the Harding Icefield
Explore Kenai Fjords by Boat
Boat tours depart Seward's small boat harbor daily during the summer months, making it easy to travel deeper into the park.
Explore the Exit Glacier area in a couple of hours
Would you like to visit the Exit Glacier area, but only have a couple of hours? These are some suggestions for what you might do with that time.
Fish in the Seward Area
The area surrounding Kenai Fjords has outstanding opportunities for both fresh and salt water fishing
Get a Passport Stamp at Kenai Fjords National Park
Get your Kenai Fjords National Park cancellation stamps and more.
Hike the Harding Icefield Trail
The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike. Travel from the valley floor, through forests, meadows and the alpine, finishing with a breath-taking view of the Harding Icefield. The top of the trail is a window to past ice ages - a horizon of ice and snow that stretches as far as the eye can see, broken only by an occasional nunatak, or lonely peak.
Kayak in Kenai Fjords
Explore Kenai Fjords by kayak. Paddling in Kenai Fjords can be a once in a lifetime experience. By dipping your paddle into these waters, you're participating in the long history of human powered travel along the Kenai Peninsula coast.
Snowmobile in Kenai Fjords National Park
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by snowmobile. Once the road to Exit Glacier is snow-covered and closed to cars, it is accessible by snowmobile,
Stay in a Public Use Cabin
Consider staying in one of the park's three public use cabins. These cabins provide a great opportunity to stay overnight in Kenai Fjords. You can experience the solitude and enjoyment of your park, no matter the season, while still enjoying a roof over your head.
Visitor Centers
- Exit Glacier Nature Center
- Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
Webcams
Source: National Park Service.