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Katmai Water Taxi Services

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.