Kenai Fjords National Park Visitors
Where glaciers meet the sea.
| Year | Total Visits |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 16,118 |
| 1983 | 24,048 |
| 1984 | 30,703 |
| 1985 | 35,758 |
| 1986 | 54,296 |
| 1987 | 60,428 |
| 1988 | 59,017 |
| 1989 | 75,557 |
| 1990 | 66,115 |
| 1991 | 107,041 |
| 1992 | 108,130 |
| 1993 | 189,712 |
| 1994 | 209,516 |
| 1995 | 230,657 |
| 1996 | 274,034 |
| 1997 | 306,164 |
| 1998 | 263,948 |
| 1999 | 290,673 |
| 2000 | 254,790 |
| 2001 | 262,353 |
| 2002 | 251,799 |
| 2003 | 243,719 |
| 2004 | 244,232 |
| 2005 | 258,297 |
| 2006 | 251,630 |
| 2007 | 284,604 |
| 2008 | 272,190 |
| 2009 | 218,358 |
| 2010 | 297,596 |
| 2011 | 346,852 |
| 2012 | 281,279 |
| 2013 | 283,502 |
| 2014 | 270,666 |
| 2015 | 296,697 |
| 2016 | 346,534 |
| 2017 | 303,598 |
| 2018 | 321,596 |
| 2019 | 356,601 |
| 2020 | 115,882 |
| 2021 | 411,782 |
| 2022 | 389,943 |
| 2023 | 387,525 |
| 2024 | 419,468 |
| 2025 | 425,369 |
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