King Salmon Visitor Center
58.6828, -156.6685 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Located next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center provides information on the many federal public lands of Southwest Alaska, particularly those in the Bristol Bay area. A large collection of films is available for viewing and an Alaska Geographic bookstore sells maps, charts, videos, posters, clothing and more.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
The King Salmon Visitor Center is open weekdays during the summer season from 9am - 6pm. The VC is closed during the winter and will open in Mid May.
- Columbus Day · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 · Closed
- Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
- Memorial Day · May 31, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
In blue ink and in a circle: Katmai National Park & Preserve Date of visit King Salmon, AK
This visitor center is located next to the passenger terminal at the King Salmon Airport.
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