Kenai Fjords National Park - United States
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Best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park
Late May through early September is the prime window, when Exit Glacier Road is open to vehicles, tour boats run daily, and daylight is abundant. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid-40s to the low 70s Fahrenheit, with overcast and cool rainy days frequent and occasional sunny days. Shoulder months of May and September bring fewer crowds and good wildlife viewing, but expect lingering snow on higher trails and cooler, wetter weather. Winter trips are limited because the road to Exit Glacier closes to vehicles once snow arrives.
Exit Glacier Road closed to vehicles; deep snow in the park
Exit Glacier Road closed to vehicles; winter use only
Exit Glacier Road closed to vehicles
Exit Glacier Road typically still closed to vehicles; snowmelt underway
Road and campground typically reopen; higher trails may still hold snow
Long daylight; tour boats running
Peak season; book boat tours and campgrounds early
Peak season; wettest summer month
Shoulder season; rainy, fewer crowds
Early snow possible at elevation; services winding down
Exit Glacier Road typically closed to vehicles once snow accumulates
Exit Glacier Road closed to vehicles; winter use only
Things to do at Kenai Fjords National Park
- Exit Glacier Nature Center and Valley Trails EasyRV parking available
Short, mostly level trails on the valley floor lead to viewpoints of Exit Glacier from the Exit Glacier Nature Center. The only maintained trails within the park are those in the Exit Glacier area, and the trails to Exit Glacier on the valley floor range from about 0.5 to 1.5 miles one-way. RVs can park at the Exit Glacier lot, though overnight stays there are not allowed. nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/exit-glacier-area.htm
- Harding Icefield Trail StrenuousRV parking available
The Harding Icefield Trail is a strenuous day hike that climbs from the Exit Glacier valley to a panoramic overlook of the icefield. The 8.2-mile round trip trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes through heather-filled meadows, and climbs well above tree line to a view of the icefield, a horizon of ice and snow broken only by occasional nunataks. Hikers gain approximately 1,000 feet of elevation with every mile, so allow at least 6 to 8 hours. nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-the-harding-icefield-trail.htm
- Marmot Meadows Hike ModerateRV parking available
Marmot Meadows is a mid-point destination on the Harding Icefield Trail with sweeping views of Exit Glacier. Roughly 1.4 miles up the trail from the Harding Icefield Trailhead, it makes a good turnaround for a 2.8-mile round trip. The trail is quite steep, averaging roughly 1,000 feet of elevation for every mile. nps.gov/places/marmot-meadows.htm
- Kenai Fjords Boat Tour from SewardRV parking available
Day-long boat tours from Seward's small-boat harbor are the standard way to see the tidewater glaciers and coastal wildlife of the park. The park was established to protect the Harding Icefield, its outflowing glaciers, and the coastal fjords and islands in their natural state, along with seals, sea lions, other marine mammals, and seabirds. RV parking is available in Seward near the harbor. nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm
- Sea Kayaking in the Coastal Fjords ModerateRV parking available
Guided and drop-off kayaking trips explore Aialik Bay, Northwestern Fjord, and Bear Glacier Lagoon. The park includes over 545 miles of coastline to kayak, camp, and explore without trails. Outfitters in Seward handle water-taxi logistics, so RV travelers can base out of town. nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/camping-and-landing-beaches.htm
- Wildlife and Whale WatchingRV parking available
The fjords support abundant marine wildlife viewable from tour boats and kayaks. Threatened and endangered species in the park include humpback, sei, and gray whales, along with the Steller sea lion. The park is also home to close to 200 bird species. home.nps.gov/kefj/learn/upload/KEFJ_Fact_Sheet_2018_508compliant_FINAL.pdf
- Public Use Cabins
Reservable cabins offer a rustic alternative to camping for those venturing into the fjords or staying near Exit Glacier. Public use cabins can be reserved in the park, with two cabins in the fjords during summer and one cabin near Exit Glacier Campground during winter. RV travelers can stage from Seward and day-trip or use water-taxi access to coastal cabins. nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/public-use-cabins.htm
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How to get to Kenai Fjords National Park
The park headquarters and Exit Glacier access are in Seward, Alaska. From Anchorage it is a two-and-a-half hour drive of roughly 125 miles south to Seward, the gateway to the park. The drive on the Seward Highway crosses Turnagain Pass and winds through the Chugach Mountains, so RV drivers should plan for steep grades, frost heaves, and sudden weather changes, and check current road conditions before departure. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the nearest major airport for fly-and-rent travelers.
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