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Visitation

Visitor Impacts

The park receives about 55,000 visitors annually. The majority of visitors come from early June through mid-September.

People may not intentionally approach or remain within 50 yards of a bear or any large mammal, except when on one of the two park viewing platforms.

Capsicum bear spray is not allowed on commercial airlines. Bear spray should not be taken within the cabins of air taxis. Let your pilot know if you are carrying bear spray so it can be placed in the floats of the plane.

Visitor Center

King Salmon Visitor Center is located next to the airport terminal in King Salmon. It is operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, with a partnership with the National Park Service, Bristol Bay Borough, and Lake and Pen Borough. The visitor center has exhibits of the local area as well as interpreters that will provide information on the entire Katmai region. Bear resistant canisters are available at the King Salmon Visitor Center for those planning to use the backcountry.

Brooks Camp Visitor Center is open early June to mid-September. All visitors attend the Brooks Camp Bear Etiquette School to learn how to behave around bears. This includes watching the Brooks Bear Orientation video. Books, cards, and posters are sold at the Visitor Center. Bear resistant canisters are available at the Brooks Camp Visitor Center for those planning to use the backcountry.

Climate

Summer:
Temperatures are usually about 60 F. Cool, overcast days, with strong winds are common. Be prepared for cold rainy weather as well as some warm, sunny days.

Spring/Fall:
Temperatures are cool, with cold nights.

Winters:
Cold with about six hours of sunlight.