National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park is a National Park in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts, 1 campground and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Alaska National Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A thin bay surrounded by mountains and ice — Northwestern Fiord · Photo: NPS Photo, S. Rainone (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/kefj

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 2 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

Danger

Hazardous Conditions at Terminus Of Aialik Glacier

Entering 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.

Posted or updated Sep 13, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Danger

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.

Posted or updated Apr 25, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Caution

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.

Posted or updated Aug 22, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

A park ranger and a child standing on a rocky beach. They are looking out into the water — Photo: NPS Photo

Become a Fjord Junior Ranger

A junior ranger walk focused on fjords. Join a ranger to learn about these amazing ecosystems

90 Minutes Summer Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Two kids sitting down. One is on a boulder and the other on the ground. — Photo: NPS Photo/ A Fineman

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.

Summer

Junior Ranger Program

A creek runs through the image center. The land is covered in snow. Ski tips are at the photo bottom — Photo: NPS Photo/ C Cavill

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,

Winter Pets allowed

Cross-Country Skiing

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Activities the NPS lists for Kenai Fjords.

BoatingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingIce ClimbingDog SleddingFishingFoodFlyingHelicopter FlyingFixed Wing FlyingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingPaddlingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowmobilingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating 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.

Open Year-Round
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

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…

Contact and directions

Phone: 9073182040
Email: [email protected]
Address: 411 Washington Street, Seward, AK 99664
Coordinates: 59.8180, -150.1065· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Exit Glacier Nature Center	Daily: 9:30AM - 5:00PM	9073182040	Yes
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:30PM	9073182064	Yes

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	First-come	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Exit Glacier Campground	12	0	12	No	Free	—

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.