How do you get to Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park?

Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park are now accessible by Katmai Water Taxi Services, from King Salmon, AK. The closest access point to Brooks Falls!

Katmai Water Taxi is the official water transportation option to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park! Opperating June 1 – September 20 weather permitting. Upon your arrival, you will be shuttled from the King Salmon, Alaska Airport to the National Park Service dock. There you will board the state of the art watercraft for your cruise across scenic Naknek Lake (approximately 45 min.) to Brooks Camp for your bear viewing adventure. The water taxi leaves the King Salmon dock every odd hour starting at 7 AM, with the last departure at 5 PM June, July, and August and 3 PM in September (Subject to change based on weather and light conditions). The water taxi returns from Brooks Camp every even hour starting at 8 AM, with the last pick up at 8 PM June and July and 6 PM in August and 4 PM in September, as long as there are booked seats. Katmai Water Taxi Services, is a transportation service only. Once you disembark the boat you are self guided at Brooks Camp and surrounding areas. It will be your responsibility to check in at the Brooks Camp Visitors Center to participate in the bear viewing orientation class hosted by Katmai National Park staff.

Explore Katmai National Park

Alaska’s vast landscapes are full of incredible wildlife and rugged terrain that stretches across the entire state. One of the largest and most well-known residents is the Coastal Brown Bear or “Grizzly Bear.” With Katmai Water Taxi you can be transported to the famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

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Explore Brooks Falls

Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a hub for travelers to view these bears in action trying to catch their dinner and splash in the falls. By booking your transportation with Katmai Water Taxi, you will have access to a self guided tour of Brooks Falls to see these beautiful creatures up close and personal.

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Water Taxi vs. Float Plane

You can choose whichever mode of transportation best suits your needs. Both the Water Taxi and the Float Plane are good options available for your travel into Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls. Check out a few cons to using the Float Plane over the Water Taxi.

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Upon Your Arrival

Upon Arrival, at Brooks Camp, you will be escorted to the Katmai National Park / Brooks Camp Visitors Center for the required bear orientation class.

Your Scheduled Return

Upon your scheduled return, you will be transported across Naknek Lake back to the National Park Service dock where your shuttle is waiting to return you to the King Salmon Airport.

Katmai Water Taxi Service

$450⁰⁰Round Trip Water Taxi Ticket

Includes shuttle from the King Salmon Airport (AKN), The Sockeye Saloon shuttle stop, or approved lodging within King Salmon

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KATMAI WATER TAXI: Explore Katmai National Park

Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a bucket list location for many. Like most of the places in Alaska, Brooks Falls was once only accessible by float plane.