National Park · Alaska, United States
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is a national park in Alaska, United States, covering 669,650 acres (270,998 ha), established in 1980; it recorded 425,369 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Area | 669,650 acres (270,998 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 425,369 |
| Highest point | McCarty Peak — 1,966 m (6,450 ft) |
| Coordinates | 59.9200° N, 149.6500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is a national park of the United States that comprises the Harding Icefield, its outflowing glaciers, and coastal fjords and islands. The park covers an area of 669,984 acres (1,046.9 sq mi; 2,711.3 km2) on the Kenai Peninsula in south-central Alaska, west of the town of Seward. The park contains the Harding Icefield, one of the largest ice fields in the United States, and is named for the numerous fjords carved by glaciers moving down the mountains from the ice field. The field is the source of at least 38 glaciers, the largest of which is Bear Glacier.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — the visitor season; winters are cold and snowy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Seward, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
| Getting there | NPS Photo What You Need to Know to Get to and Around Kenai Fjords National Park Getting to Kenai Fjords By Car Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Famous trails
- Harding Icefield Trail — 8.2 miles (13.2 km) — Hard
- Exit Glacier Trail — 0.8 miles (1.3 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
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- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) · Anchorage, United States · 87.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenai Fjords National Park?
Kenai Fjords National Park is in Alaska, United States (59.9200° N, 149.6500° W).
When was Kenai Fjords National Park established?
Kenai Fjords National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kenai Fjords National Park?
Kenai Fjords National Park covers 669,650 acres (270,998 ha).
How many people visit Kenai Fjords National Park each year?
It recorded 425,369 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Kenai Fjords National Park?
The highest point is McCarty Peak, at 1,966 metres (6,450 ft).
When is the best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park?
May to September — the visitor season; winters are cold and snowy.
Does Kenai Fjords National Park have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Kenai Fjords National Park are limited.
How do I get to Kenai Fjords National Park?
The nearest town is Seward, Alaska. The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. NPS Photo What You Need to Know to Get to and Around Kenai Fjords National Park Getting to Kenai Fjords By Car Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenai_Fjords_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kefj/ — Official park page.