This is a land where the ice age is preserved, located at the end of the Kenai Peninsula. 40 glaciers flow from here at the end of the Harding Icefield, which is this park's standout feature. Wildlife around here thrives in the icy landscape and lush forests. Sugpiaq people here relied on resources here to nurture a life that's mixed with the ocean. Today, however, you'll be able to see the effects firsthand of a changing climate on the shrinking glaciers.
Current Park Alerts
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Plan Your Visit
Hours & Season
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. The road to the Exit Glacier area is not plowed during the winter months, and is closed to vehicle traffic once it is covered in snow and ice. The park's coastal backcountry in also largely inaccessible late fall through the early spring due to rough seas.
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 the Gulf of Alaska. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid 40s°F to the low 70s°F. Overcast and cool rainy days are frequent. Winter temperatures can range from the low 30s°F to -20°F.
Things to Do
Snowmobile in Kenai Fjords National Park
Reservation requiredExplore Kenai Fjords National Park by snowmobile. Once the road to Exit Glacier is snow-covered and closed to cars, it is accessible by snowmobile,
Get a Passport Stamp at Kenai Fjords National Park
Get your Kenai Fjords National Park cancellation stamps and more.
Explore Kenai Fjords by Boat
Reservation requiredBoat tours depart Seward's small boat harbor daily during the summer months, making it easy to travel deeper into the park.
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.
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,
Explore the Exit Glacier area in a couple of hours
Would you like to visit the Exit Glacier area, but only have a couple of hours? These are some suggestions for what you might do with that time.
Getting There
Address: 411 Washington Street Seward AK 99664
Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible year-round via the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway. Follow the Seward Highway (AK-1) south from Anchorage. It will become AK-9 around mile 35 (87 miles from Anchorage) with AK-1 heading to Homer and Kenai. Continue on AK-9 to Seward.
Get driving directions → Official NPS directions →Where to Stay – Campgrounds
Exit Glacier Campground
12 sites · Free
Exit Glacier has a 12-site, walk-in, tent-campground. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no reservations or camping fees. There…
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation or permit to visit Kenai Fjords National Park?
Some entry windows or activities at Kenai Fjords National Park require a reservation or permit. Check the Current Park Alerts and Things to Do sections above, and confirm on the official NPS site before you go.
When is Kenai Fjords National Park open?
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. The road to the Exit Glacier area is not plowed during the winter months, and is closed to vehicle traffic once it is covered in snow and ice. The park's coastal backcountry in also largely inaccessible late fall through the early spring due to rough seas.
What are the best things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park?
Popular things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park include Snowmobile in Kenai Fjords National Park, Get a Passport Stamp at Kenai Fjords National Park, Explore Kenai Fjords by Boat, Kayak in Kenai Fjords. See Things to Do above for photos and details.
Are there campgrounds in Kenai Fjords National Park?
Yes — Kenai Fjords National Park has 1 campground, including Exit Glacier Campground. See Campgrounds above for site counts, fees, and booking links.