📘 Park Overview
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of ice. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.
🌤 Weather Information
The weather in Kenai Fjords is difficult to predict and can change rapidly. The area generally enjoys a relatively temperate maritime climate, primarily due to the influence of warmer ocean currents that flows through the Gulf of Alaska. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid 40s°F to the low 70s°F. Overcast and cool rainy days are frequent. Winter temperatures can range from the low 30s°F to -20°F.
🚗 Directions
Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible year-round via the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway. Follow the Seward Highway (AK-1) south from Anchorage. It will become AK-9 around mile 35 (87 miles from Anchorage) with AK-1 heading to Homer and Kenai. Continue on AK-9 to Seward.
Images
Bear Glacier is the largest of nearly 40 glaciers that flow from the Harding Icefield.
Credit: USGS/Bruce Molnia
Kayakers enjoy the spectacular scenery in the fjords in Aialik Bay.
Credit: NPS Photo
A humpback whale breaches in Kenai Fjords National Park
Credit: NPS Photo/Thoresen
Flightseeing over the Harding Icefield provides amazing opportunities to view glaciers, like Bear Glacier, from a different perspective.
Credit: USGS/Bruce Molnia
A stroll to Glacier View provides a nice overlook of Exit Glacier as part of a 1 mile accessible walk.
Credit: NPS Photo/Jim Pfeiffenberger
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Apr 18
Light freezing rain
High: 37.1°F | Low: 21.1°F
Humidity: 88%
Wind: 6.7 mph
Rain Chance: 83%
UV Index: 3.6
Sunrise: 06:31 AM
Sunset: 09:25 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 29.8°F
Cloud Cover: 83%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Apr 19
Moderate rain
High: 36.8°F | Low: 28.3°F
Humidity: 96%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 90%
UV Index: 1.2
Sunrise: 06:28 AM
Sunset: 09:28 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 33.6°F
Cloud Cover: 90%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 20
Light freezing rain
High: 36.2°F | Low: 19.5°F
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 6.9 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 3.5
Sunrise: 06:25 AM
Sunset: 09:30 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 25.6°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Exit Glacier Ranger-Led Walk
Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026.
Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.
Location: Please meet the ranger or park volunteer just outside the Exit Glacier Nature Center.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Exit Glacier Ranger-Led Walk
Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026.
Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.
Location: Please meet the ranger or park volunteer just outside the Exit Glacier Nature Center.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Exit Glacier Junior Ranger Walk
Join a park ranger on an Exit Glacier adventure and earn your Junior Glacier Ranger patch!
Programs are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 AM from June 2 to August 13, 2025.
Lasting about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will make multiple activity stops along the lower trails of the Exit Glacier area.
While the program is ideal for those with school-aged visitors, all ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
When offered, you can sign up same day at the Exit Glacier Nature Center. Due to limited supplies and ranger capacity, there is a cap on the number of groups that can join.
Location: Please meet the ranger or park volunteer just outside the Exit Glacier Nature Center.
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Exit Glacier Pavilion Talk
Pavilion talks at Exit Glacier are offered once a day from June 6 through August 15, 2026.
Lasting about 20 minutes, the ranger will give an interactive presentation on a topic important to Kenai Fjords National Park. Join to learn and connect before your walk, or maybe just get out of the rain. The trail to, and pavilion itself, are both wheelchair accessible.
Location: Please meet the ranger or park volunteer at the Pavilion, which is about 40 yards from the Exit Glacier Nature Center. To reach the Pavilion, take the first left at the Exit Glacier trailhead along the Glacier View Loop.
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Fjord Junior Ranger Walk
Join a park ranger on an adventure along the shore and earn your Junior Fjord Ranger patch!
Programs are offered Sundays at 3:00 PM from June 1 to August 10, 2025.
Lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will make multiple activity stops along the Resurrection Bay shoreline outside the Kenai Fjords Visitor Center.
While the program is ideal for those with school-aged visitors, all ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
No sign up required.
Location: Please meet the ranger or park volunteer inside the Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
Date: Jun 7, 2026 12:00am to Jun 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
411 Washington Street
Seward, AK 99664
🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 1727
Seward, AK 99664
📞 Voice Phone: 9074220500
📞 Fax Phone: 9074220571
✉️ Email: kefjinformation@nps.gov