Where Mountains, Ice, and Ocean Meet

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. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.

Hikers take in mountains rising from glacial ice. In the foreground, bearberry turns a brilliant red
Basic Information

Everything you might need to know as you start planning your trip to the park.

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Current Conditions and Alerts

Check the current conditions and alerts in the park

Two sea otters in the ocean look small in comparison to a wall of tidewater glacier ice beyond.
An Insight Into Ice

Learn about glacier change at Kenai Fjords National Park through the lens of repeat photography.

A child looks at a jar of phytoplankton through a magnifying glass with a park ranger.
Kenai Fjords for Kids

Become a Junior Ranger and learn more about the park. No matter your age, we've got a program for you.

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Kayaking

By dipping your paddle into these waters, you're participating in the long history of human powered travel along the Kenai Peninsula coast.

A kayaker paddles in green turquoise waters along forested coast with snow-covered mountains beyond.
Understanding Wilderness

Rugged and bountiful. Subtle and dramatic. The wilderness of Kenai Fjords has been homeland for the Sugpiaq people for thousands of years.

Last updated: May 1, 2025

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Seward, AK 99664

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907 422-0500

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