Katmai National Park Visitors
Land of bears and volcanoes.
| Year | Total Visits |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 10,659 |
| 1980 | 11,824 |
| 1981 | 13,115 |
| 1982 | 14,377 |
| 1983 | 11,182 |
| 1984 | 20,074 |
| 1985 | 25,142 |
| 1986 | 41,663 |
| 1987 | 38,212 |
| 1988 | 45,710 |
| 1989 | 40,247 |
| 1990 | 40,778 |
| 1991 | 41,417 |
| 1992 | 46,196 |
| 1993 | 53,421 |
| 1994 | 55,728 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18,802 |
| 1998 | 45,470 |
| 1999 | 51,399 |
| 2000 | 71,389 |
| 2001 | 67,038 |
| 2002 | 59,025 |
| 2003 | 51,589 |
| 2004 | 56,787 |
| 2005 | 54,274 |
| 2006 | 68,630 |
| 2007 | 82,634 |
| 2008 | 7,970 |
| 2009 | 43,035 |
| 2010 | 55,172 |
| 2011 | 48,939 |
| 2012 | 39,818 |
| 2013 | 28,966 |
| 2014 | 30,896 |
| 2015 | 37,818 |
| 2016 | 37,818 |
| 2017 | 37,818 |
| 2018 | 37,818 |
| 2019 | 84,167 |
| 2020 | 51,511 |
| 2021 | 24,764 |
| 2022 | 33,908 |
| 2023 | 33,763 |
| 2024 | 36,230 |
| 2025 | 34,479 |
Nestled in remote southwestern Alaska, Katmai National Park and Preserve is a vast wilderness renowned for its unparalleled brown bear viewing and stark volcanic landscapes. Its most iconic feature is Brooks Falls, where visitors can witness majestic brown bears congregating to feast on sockeye salmon during their annual spawn – a prime opportunity for wildlife photography and unparalleled viewing. Beyond this spectacle, the park offers dramatic scenic views, including the otherworldly "Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes," a massive ash-filled caldera formed by the 1912 eruption of Novarupta, displaying a raw, desolate beauty. Visitors can also explore the park's rugged coastline, pristine lakes, and wild rivers through guided hiking, sport fishing, kayaking, and flightseeing tours, which reveal immense glacial valleys and active volcanoes, offering an immersive Alaskan adventure blending incredible wildlife encounters with breathtaking, untamed vistas.
Data Source: National Park Service Stats