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Attractions

• Bear Viewing

  Katmai National Park and Preserve has the world's largest population of protected brown bears and has become a prime destination for bear viewing. The most popular spot is at Brooks Camp where bears congregate around Brooks River for the easy fishing of sockeye salmon. Most of this occurs from late June through July, when 40 to 60 bears gather along a half-mile stretch of the Brooks River. Visitors can stay at the lodge or camp for several days or arrive on a day trip out of Anchorage.

• Fishing Lodges

  Scattered in and around Katmai National Park and Preserve are a number of fishing lodges that offer package adventures to visitors. Such packages include accommodations meals and guided fishing outing for salmon in the national park and usually float plane transportation from King Salmon to their remote location.

• Kayaking

  The large lakes in Katmai National Park and Preserve as well as the Naknek River offer excellent paddling opportunities including the Savonoski Loop, a five- to seven-day adventure in the heart of the park. Other popular trips include a 30-mile paddle from Brooks Camp to the Bay of Islands and a 10-mile paddle to Margot Creek for bear viewing. At Brooks Camp kayaks can rented for a day or multi-day outings.