National Park Guide

Kenai Fjords National Park

Alaska, US

Where the Harding Icefield meets the sea, spawning massive tidewater glaciers amid thriving marine life.

669,984
Acres
12
Trails
1980
Established
410,000
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
May - September
Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 2.5 hours
Best Months
June, July, August

Highlights

  • Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield Trail
  • Boat tours to Aialik and Holgate glaciers
  • Whale watching in Resurrection Bay
  • Puffin and sea lion colonies
  • Kayaking among tidewater glaciers

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About Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park showcases the dramatic intersection of ice and ocean along Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The Harding Icefield, one of the largest in the US, feeds nearly 40 glaciers that flow down to the coast, while the park's fjords teem with whales, sea otters, puffins, and sea lions.

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Where to Stay

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Seward Windsong Lodge

$$$

Secluded forest lodge just 3 miles north of Seward, offering a restaurant, lounge, and shuttle service to local activities. A premier base for Kenai Fjords National Park exploration.

15 min drive$200-350/night
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Hotel Seward

$$

Historic downtown Seward hotel established in 1905, featuring the on-site Ms. Genes Place restaurant, a lobby with Alaskan wildlife displays, and rooms in both a modern and historic wing.

10 min drive$150-280/night
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Breeze Inn

$$

Conveniently located near Seward Boat Harbor and the Kenai Fjords visitor center, featuring a lobby fireplace, on-site restaurant, and free shuttle to the harbor for boat tours.

10 min drive$160-260/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
6,450 ft (Harding Icefield)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Alaska/Hawaii
Established
1980