Camping in Kenai Fjords
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Sites
- 12
- Reservable
- 0
- 12 first-come
- Longest RV
- —
- no dump station
- Cell service
- 0/1
- campgrounds
- From
- —
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Glacier Campground | 12 | 0 | 12 | No RVs | No | No | No | — | — |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · National Park Service
Exit Glacier Campground (12 walk-in tent sites)
Sites are first-come, first-served. There are no reservations or camping fees. The campground frequently fills by early evening in July and August.
“Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no reservations or camping fees.”
Lodging booking · National Park Service (reserved on Recreation.gov)
Aialik Public Use Cabin, Holgate Public Use Cabin
Whole summer season opens January 1 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Reservations are required, online at recreation.gov (search Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins) or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. Reservations for the season open on January 1st at 10:00 am (EST). The cabins are available generally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Check back in April and May for cancellations.
Next release: January 1, 2027 at 10:00 (New York time) — computed from the stated rule, not yet announced
“Reservations: Reservations are required. Online at www.recreation.gov .”
Lodging booking · National Park Service (reserved by phone)
Willow Public Use Cabin (Exit Glacier, winter)
Opens the second Wednesday of October for the coming winter
Reservations are required and made by calling (907) 318-2040. Reservations are accepted beginning the second Wednesday of October each year for the coming winter. The cabin is available mid-November to mid-April depending on weather and road conditions; each reservation is limited to three nights.
Next release: October 14, 2026 — computed from the stated rule, not yet announced
“Reservations are required and can be made by calling (907) 318-2040.”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Exit Glacier Campground
No reservations are required. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Kenai Fjords National Park — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Kenai Fjords camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Kenai Fjords have?
- The National Park Service lists 1 campground in Kenai Fjords National Park with 12 sites in total and 12 first-come, first-served.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Kenai Fjords?
- None of the park's campgrounds show reservable sites in NPS data — they are first-come, first-served. Arrive early in peak season.
- Is there cell service at Kenai Fjords campgrounds?
- The NPS reports no cell reception at any of the park's campgrounds. Download maps before you arrive.
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