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Water Taxi Services

Welcome aboard the Katmai Water Taxi, your official water transportation to the magnificent Brooks Falls within Katmai National Park. When you arrive in King Salmon, we provide a seamless shuttle service from the airport or approved pickup locations to Lake Camp Boat Launch. From there, you’ll embark on a scenic 45-minute cruise across the beautiful Naknek Lake to begin your bear viewing, hiking, or fishing adventure at Brooks Camp.

Our Water Taxi Services

Our water taxi operates on a reliable schedule to make your planning easy. Departures from Lake Camp Boat Launch run every odd hour, starting at 7 AM, with the final boat leaving at 5 PM. For your return journey, our boat leaves from Brooks Camp every even hour, beginning at 8AM, with the last pickup at 6pm. Please note that schedules are subject to change based on weather, wind, and light conditions. This is a transportation service only; upon arrival, our crew will guide you to your destination’s main check-in point for any required orientations with park staff.

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Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected even as you venture into the wild. We are excited to offer complimentary Wi-Fi during your journey across Naknek Lake. You can share your first glimpses of the stunning Alaskan landscape with friends and family or make any last-minute arrangements before you immerse yourself in the natural wonder of Katmai.

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Free Light Snack

To make your trip even more enjoyable, we provide a complimentary light snack and refreshments for all our passengers. Fuel up for the adventure ahead or simply relax and enjoy a treat as you glide across the pristine waters. It’s our way of adding a little extra comfort to your travel experience.

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Friendly Service

Our dedicated shuttle drivers and boat crew are here to ensure your journey is safe, comfortable, and pleasant. We are happy to assist with loading and stowing your luggage and equipment. From the moment you meet us in King Salmon to your arrival at Brooks Camp, you can count on our team to provide a welcoming and helpful environment for your trip.

What To Expect

Pickup in King Salmon

Upon your arrival in King Salmon, you will be met by one of our Mercedes Sprinter vans at one of our designated pickup locations and transported to Lake Camp, approximately a 15-minute drive, where the Water Taxi will be waiting.

Authorized pickup locations: Bear Trail Cabins, Sockeye Saloon, Aleutian Airways and Alaskan Airlines

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Lake Camp

At Lake Camp you will board the Water Taxi where your Captain will brief you on boat safety and be on your way to Brooks Camp.  

Brooks Camp Beach

Once beached at Brooks Camp you will exit the Water Taxi with your belongings and head for the path located between the flagpole and Brooks Camp sign.

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Bear School

Upon arrival at Brooks Camp, your first priority is to attend Bear School, located in the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is the first building on the left as you walk up the path between the flagpole and the Brooks Camp sign. During Bear School, you’ll receive essential information about your stay at Brooks— including where to store your belongings, what items you may carry while moving around Brooks, the layout of key facilities, and most importantly, how to stay safe while sharing the area with bears.

Lunch

Whenever you are ready to eat, there is a designated lunch area if you are not participating in the Brooks Lodge buffet. This is the only area where food is allowed outside the food cache.

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Pickup at Brooks Camp

For your return trip on the Water Taxi, please arrive on the beach at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. We will make every effort to dock as close to the flagpole as possible; however, depending on the number of floatplanes on the beach, we may need to park farther down. As your departure time approaches, please keep an eye out for the Water Taxi’s arrival.

Plan Your Katmai Adventure

Secure your spot for an unforgettable journey into Katmai National Park. Book your water taxi today and get ready to explore breathtaking landscapes, witness incredible wildlife, and create memories that last a lifetime.

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One-Way King Salmon to Brooks Camp

45 Minutes (One way ticket)

Our shuttle picks you up from your location in King Salmon and transports you to Lake Camp Boat Launch for a scenic 45-minute cruise across Naknek Lake to Brooks Camp. The water taxi departs every odd hour from 7 AM to 5 PM. Upon arrival, our crew will guide you to the Visitor Center for the bear viewing orientation.

$175/ Ticket
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One-Way Brooks Camp to King Salmon

45 Minutes (One way ticket)

The water taxi returns from Brooks Camp every even hour starting at 8 AM, with the last pickup at 6 PM (45 minutes each way). Please arrive at the boat 15 minutes prior to your scheduled return. Once back at Lake Camp, our shuttle drivers will transport you to your designated drop-off location.

$175 / Ticket
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What Our Riders Have To Say

Hear from adventurers like you! Discover why travelers love choosing Katmai Water Taxi for their unforgettable journeys to King Salmon and Brooks Falls.

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A very good choice to go with this company, from King Salmon to Brooks Camp, the service is excellent, punctual and the people are very attentive and professional, the captain of the boat is wonderful! There’s always a bear where the ship docks! Congratulations you are good !!!!!

Adriana Schembri

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Wow what an amazing experience to go to Katmai National Park on Otis! The best phrase to describe this experience is “once in a lifetime” I will always want to come back and have the same experience again. I want to thank the boat Captain and the crew members who guided us along this journey.

Moose Killer

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The round-trip on Katmai water taxi, to and from King Salmon to Brooks Camp was flawless. They were on time at every point,. Love the starlink availability on the boat. Thank you .

Antia Irmen

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Amazing trip to and from early morning curbside pickup at SOCKEYE CABINS in KING SALMON, all the way to BROOKS LODGE in the KATMAI NATIONAL PARK where the Bear feast like Kings on Salmon at Brooks Falls during the month of July! FIRST CLASS all the way! From the impeccable modern passenger vans used to pickup our group of 6, to the clean, modern, fast, and extremely comfortable high speed jet boat water taxi ride from the dock near King Salmon to the drop off point at the National Park Ranger Station at Brooks Lodge, and the return trip was as smooth as silk, just as was the morning ride!!! We will MOST DEFINITELY use KATMAI WATER TAXI SERVICES on any return trip we make to this area of Alaska, and we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND KATMAI WATER TAXI SERVICES to anyone looking for transportation to and from the Brooks Lodge area of the KATMAI NATIONAL PARK!!!!!

Phil White

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