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Kenai Fjords National Park Visitors

Where glaciers meet the sea.

YearTotal Visits
198216,118
198324,048
198430,703
198535,758
198654,296
198760,428
198859,017
198975,557
199066,115
1991107,041
1992108,130
1993189,712
1994209,516
1995230,657
1996274,034
1997306,164
1998263,948
1999290,673
2000254,790
2001262,353
2002251,799
2003243,719
2004244,232
2005258,297
2006251,630
2007284,604
2008272,190
2009218,358
2010297,596
2011346,852
2012281,279
2013283,502
2014270,666
2015296,697
2016346,534
2017303,598
2018321,596
2019356,601
2020115,882
2021411,782
2022389,943
2023387,525
2024419,468
2025425,369

Kenai Fjords National Park, located in southcentral Alaska, is a breathtaking wilderness where mountains, glaciers, and the ocean converge in a spectacular display of natural power and beauty. Its dramatic landscape is defined by deep, U-shaped fjords carved by ancient glaciers, with tidewater glaciers like Aialik and Holgate calving immense ice chunks into the sea, offering truly unforgettable scenic views. Visitors are treated to a vibrant ecosystem where abundant marine wildlife, including humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and puffins, thrives amidst the icy waters and rugged coastlines. Popular outdoor activities primarily involve boat tours that navigate the stunning fjords to witness glacier calvings and observe wildlife, while more adventurous souls can enjoy kayaking among icebergs or embark on challenging hikes, most notably the iconic Harding Icefield Trail, for unparalleled vistas of this vast, frozen realm.

Data Source: National Park Service Stats