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

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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Top Trails

Featured trailheads in Kenai Fjords National Park

Exit Glacier Overlook Trail

Moderate

1.0 miles round trip

300 ft gain

Harding Icefield Trail

Strenuous

8.2 miles round trip

3,000 ft gain

Edge of the Glacier Trail

Easy

0.8 miles round trip

100 ft gain

Glacier View Loop

Easy

1.0 miles loop

150 ft gain

Marmot Meadows Trail

Moderate

2.0 miles round trip

400 ft gain

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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Kenai Fjords National Park Guide: Best Activities, When to Visit & Where to Stay

Plan your trip to Kenai Fjords National Park. Top boat tours, hikes, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for Alaska's coastal glacier park.

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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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Kenai Fjords National Park vs Glacier Bay National Park

Choose Glacier Bay for a more remote, expansive glacial wilderness and cruise ship access. Choose Kenai Fjords for easier access from Anchorage, affordable day trips, and excellent marine wildlife.

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