King Salmon lures RVers to Alaska's wild heart, gateway to Katmai National Park's famous brown bears at Brooks Falls. Three directory parks put you riverside on the Naknek for king salmon runs. Camp here for front-row wildlife seats and volcanic trails unmatched anywhere.
King Salmon sprawls along the Naknek River in Bristol Bay, Alaska's salmon fishing capital. King Salmon Airport buzzes as the world's busiest seaplane base, launching flights to Katmai. Watch 50 bears feast at Brooks Falls each summer. Hike Mount Katmai's steaming craters. Spot beluga whales in nearby Kvichak Bay.
Brooks Camp Campground in Katmai Bay National Park draws bear watchers with waterfront sites and campfires allowed for $22.50/night. Fure's Cabin in Katmai National Park & Preserve fits rugged explorers seeking solitude, campfires permitted at the same price. Our directory features three parks total, perfect bases for floatplane jaunts or river angling.
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King Salmon crowns itself Alaska's bear-viewing and salmon-fishing hub near Katmai National Park. Brooks Falls draws crowds for brown bears snatching leaping salmon in July. The Naknek River hosts world-record king salmon catches. Pilots flock to King Salmon Airport for seaplane access to remote lakes.
Find three RV parks in our directory: Brooks Camp Campground and Fure's Cabin in Katmai National Park. Both charge $22.50/night with campfires allowed on waterfront sites. They anchor easy access to Naknek River fishing and bear trails.
Yes, all three directory parks permit campfires. Brooks Camp Campground and Fure's Cabin in Katmai National Park enforce rules but allow wood fires nightly for $22.50 sites. Check park service for fire bans during dry spells.