Brooks Camp Campground

• Reservations for the current calendar year can be made beginning January 5 at 8 a.m. AKST (12:00 p.m. EST). Visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to make reservations. Reservations must be made in advance.

Amalik Bay Archeological District National Historic Landmark

The south coast people living from the Aleutians to Prince William Sound, were skilled kayakers and sea hunters. Amalik Bay Archeological District is one of the areas associated with South Coast Sea Hunters.

Brooks Camp

Brooks Camp is the most developed and most visited area of Katmai National Park.

Brooks Camp Auditorium

Visitors can attend nightly ranger programs in the auditorium. This building was originally a bunkhouse for contractors working on a utility project that has since been repurposed.

Brooks Camp Cultural Site

Katmai’s landscape has been home to people for thousands of years. The Brooks River area is both a National Historic Landmark and a National Register of Historic Places Archeological District. This walk follows an easy 1/4 mile trail from the visitor center to a reconstructed traditional Alutiiq/Sugpiaq home and explores the human history hidden along the river and in the forest.

Brooks Camp Cultural Site Trailhead

This trailhead marks the start of a 1/4 mile one-way trail to the Brooks Camp Cultural Site.

Brooks Camp Ranger Station

Boathouse 1962-1990 which was repurposed to serve as the present day Ranger Station at Brooks Camp

Brooks Camp Visitor Center - A Historic View

The present-day Brooks Camp Visitor Center was once the park's first hard-side ranger station.

Brooks Falls Platform

The Brooks Falls Platform is a prime location for bear viewing. Brooks Falls creates an obstacle for salmon swimming up stream, resulting in a prime fishing location for bears.

Brooks Falls Trailhead

This trail leads to the Brooks Falls and Riffles Platform along Brooks River.

Brooks Lodge

Brooks Lodge is the only lodge within the Brooks Camp area. It is run by Katmailand and offers a variety of services and amenities.

Brooks River Archeological District National Historic Landmark

Many of Alaska’s prehistoric people, from the subarctic to Southeast, relied on the return of the salmon each years. Brooks River Archaeological District is one of the associated landmarks.

Cultural Site Trail Stop #2

Stop and look around. This land served as a grocery store, pharmacy and hardware store for those who rely on the land.

Cultural Site Trail Stop #3

Many depressions in the ground are former sites of homes or perhaps larger communal gathering areas where artifacts have been found that help piece together stories of the past.

Cultural Site Trail Stop #4

Before entering the Cultural Site Building, stop and take in a view of the of the river at this wayside exhibit.

Former National Marine Research Station at Lake Brooks

This former National Marine Research Station now serves as employee housing at Lake Brooks.

North and South Platforms

The North and South Platforms provide excellent bear viewing opportunities along the lower section of Brooks River.

The Riffles Platform

The Riffles Platform is one of several elevated platforms in the Brooks Camp area for bear viewing. It is located just downstream from Brooks Falls.

The Treehouse

The Treehouse is connected to both the Brooks Falls Platform and the Riffles Platform. It is a staging area when the Brooks Falls Platform is at capacity.

Brooks Camp Visitor Center

• Brooks Camp Visitor Center
• The Brooks Camp Visitor Center, open June 1 – September 29, is the point of entry for all visitors to Brooks Camp. A park ranger is on duty to provide information, campground check-in, mandatory bear etiquette and safety talks, and backcountry planning. An Alaska Geographic Association (AGA) bookstore offers books, maps, and other Katmai-related items.

King Salmon Visitor Center

• King Salmon Visitor Center
• Located next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center provides information on the many federal public lands of Southwest Alaska, particularly those in the Bristol Bay area. A large collection of films is available for viewing and an Alaska Geographic bookstore sells maps, charts, videos, posters, clothing and more.

Robert F. Griggs Visitor Center

• Robert F. Griggs Visitor Center
• The Robert F. Griggs Visitor Center overlooks the famous Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and is the starting point of the Ukak Falls Trail. The posted hours are estimated because the visitor center is only open during ranger-led Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes tours.

• Become A Katmai Jr. Ranger
• Take your stewardship to the next level by earning your Junior Ranger Badge.

• Become a Not-So-Junior Ranger at Katmai
• Become a Not-So-Junior Ranger Journeys at Katmai: An Activity Book for Not-So-Junior Rangers is geared toward young adults and adults. This book delves deeper into Katmai's history and resources on an exploratory journey fit for any National Park fan.

• Explore Katmai by Air
• Katmai National Park and Preserve spans over four million acres of remote, wild, and spectacular country and there's no better way to see it than from the window of a small airplane.

• Boating in Katmai National Park and Preserve
• Katmai contains hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, many large lakes, and countless small ponds. These waterways were used by Native Alaskans long before contact with Russian and European explorers. Today, they remain beautiful and attractive travel corridors allowing contemporary explorers relatively easy access to Katmai’s wilderness. Explore Katmai's pristine water features by boat.

• Watch Bears at Brooks Camp
• Brooks Camp is renowned for its remarkable bear viewing opportunities.

• Take a Guided Tour to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
• Join a ranger-guided tour to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Experience the raw power of nature and learn about the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

• Hike to Dumpling Overlook
• Dumpling Overlook offers expansive panoramic views of Naknek Lake, Brooks River, and Lake Brooks. Visitors also have the option to continue beyond the maintained trail to the summit.

• Watch the Katmai Bearcam
• Follow the brown bears of Brooks River from anywhere with an internet connection with our live bearcam.

Cultural Walk - Self-guided

Explore the human side of Brooks River. Katmai’s landscape has been home to people for thousands of years. The Brooks River area is both a National Historic Landmark and a National Register of Historic Places Archeological District. With over 900 house depressions near the river, this is one of the most densely concentrated archeological areas in North America. This walk follows an easy 1/4 mile trail to a reconstructed traditional Alutiiq/Sugpiaq home and explores the human history of Brooks.

Historic Structures of Brooks Camp

Here at Brooks Camp, we have been repurposing our buildings for years. It is easy to recognize the older structures in camp, many have been here since the early 60s and feature the same rustic design. Often, they have been renovated several times, allowing us to reuse resources instead of discarding them in a place where supplies are difficult to find and expensive to transport.

Walk to Brooks Falls - Self-guided

Brooks Falls is perhaps the most well-known destination in all of Katmai National Park. Enjoy this self-guided walk from the Brooks Camp Visitor Center to the Falls. Be sure to give yourself ample time for bear viewing along the way and know that bear jams may occur at any point in Brooks Camp. The distance from the visitor center to the Brooks Falls Platform is 1.2 miles one way.