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Things to do in Kenai Fjords

The National Park Service lists 12 things to do at Kenai Fjords National Park. 8 have no extra fee, 8 need no reservation, and 5 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (12) Junior Ranger Program (2)Front-Country Hiking (2)Cross-Country Skiing (1)Flying (1)Boat Tour (1)Fishing (1)Bookstore and Park Store (1)Kayaking (1)Snowmobiling (1)Camping (1)
An aerial view of a glacier. Snow covers the land, and mountain tops appear from underneath the ice
Photo: NPS Photo/ Deb Kurtz

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.

Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Flying

passengers on a tour boat watch a humpback whale jump out of the water.
Photo: NPS Photo/ J Pfeiffenberger

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.

3-9 Hours Summer Reservation required Fee applies

Boat Tour

A man holding a stick with six salmon hanging from the stick.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jim Pfeiffenberger

Fish in the Seward Area

The area surrounding Kenai Fjords has outstanding opportunities for both fresh and salt water fishing

Pets allowed

Fishing

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.

6-8 Hours Summer, Fall

Front-Country Hiking

A kayaker is in front of a large blue colored iceberg in the background.
Photo: NPS Photo/ M Cannell

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.

Spring, Summer, Fall

Kayaking

The Kenai Fjords park sign with snow on top. The landscape behind the sign is covered in snow.
Photo: NPS Photo/ C Cavill

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,

Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Snowmobiling

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.

1-3 Days Winter, Summer Reservation required Fee applies

Camping

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Kenai Fjords. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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