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Katmai Water Taxi is your ultimate transportation option to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park.

Katmai Water Taxi is the official water transportation to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park. Operating late June – late September weather/wind permitting. Upon your arrival, you will be shuttled from King Salmon Airport to Lake Camp boat ramp. There you will cruise across scenic Naknek Lake (45 min.) to Brooks Camp for your bear viewing adventure.

The water taxi leaves Lake Camp boat ramp every odd hour starting at 7 AM, with the last departure at 5 PM (subject to change based on weather, wind and light conditions). The water taxi returns from Brooks Camp every even hour starting at 8 AM, with the last pick up at 6 PM.

Katmai Water Taxi is a transportation service only. Once you disembark the boat, you will be guided by our boat crewman to the Brooks Camp Visitor Center. If needed you will participate in the bear viewing orientation class hosted by Katmai National Park staff.

Explore Katmai National Park

Located in the remote southwest corner of Alaska the park is home to North America’s largest protected population of brown bears and is home to one of the best bear viewing spots in the world, Brooks Falls. The parks mission is to protect the habitat for millions of salmon and thousands of brown bears.

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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 bears up close and personal.

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New Ownership in 2025

Summer of 2025 is looking to be our best summer yet! Under new ownership comes big upgrades including our new refund policy of if the boat doesn’t run, you don’t pay. We have listened to past customers feedback and have made the necessary upgrades including snacks, wifi, improved service, and refunds.
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Alaska river and forest
Two people fly fishing
Katmai National Park trail
Forest trail
Group getting instructions for bear watching session.
Adult bear and bear cub in the river

Katmai Water Taxi Service

$45000Round Trip Water Taxi Ticket

  • Includes shuttle from the King Salmon Airport (AKN), approved shuttle stops, 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 but now you can access it via our water taxi.