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Camping Fees and Day Use Information

Making Reservations

Brooks Camp is the only Federal Fee Area within Katmai National Park & Preserve. There is an $8.00 per person/per night fee for those camping at the Brooks Camp Campground. Advance campground reservations and fee payment are required for Brooks Camp. For those coming to Brooks Camp as part of a lodging, touring, or fishing package provided by the many commercial operators to Katmai, reservations may have already been made through your provider. Please check with your provider at least three weeks prior to your arrival.

  • Advance reservations and fee payment are required for all visitors accessing Brooks Camp.

  • Reservations open around the first week of January for any available date(s) during the coming season, which runs from June 1 through September 17.

  • Please contact the National Park Reservation Service (800) 365-2267(CAMP) or (International) 1-301-722-1257 at least three weeks in advance of your arrival.

  • When calling for reservations, be sure to enter KAT# (528#) when instructed during the automated answer.

  • Reservations must be made prior to arriving at Brooks Camp for Day Use and Campers.

Note: The popularity of this bear viewing area for visitors throughout the world makes it imperative to establish your reservations as soon as the reservation acceptance period opens.

For those coming to Brooks Camp as part of a lodging, touring, or fishing package provided by the many commercial operators to Katmai, reservations may have already been made through your provider. Please check with your provider at least three weeks prior to your arrival.



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