US Forest ServiceFree
Katmai Backcountry AK
Katmai NP, King Salmon AK, Alaska2,375 ft🗓 Jun-Sep
About this site
NPS primitive camping in Katmai National Park. Brooks Falls brown bears catching sockeye salmon.
Peak season temperatures
50°F
Avg high
41°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
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Brown BearGrizzly BearBald EagleGlaucous-winged GullShort-billed GullAmerican DipperCommon MerganserSpruce Grouse
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jun-Sep
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 2,375 ft
- Peak temps
- 41°–50°F
- Rating
- 5
- Coordinates
- 58.6534, -154.9234
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