King Salmon Visitor Center

58.6828, -156.6685 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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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
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.


Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is King Salmon Visitor Center?
King Salmon Visitor Center in Katmai National Park is at King Salmon Visitor Center, King Salmon, AK.
What services does King Salmon Visitor Center offer?
King Salmon Visitor Center in Katmai National Park lists automated external defibrillator (aed), benches/seating, captioned media, cellular signal, fire extinguisher, first aid kit available, food/drink - snacks, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, open captioning, parking - auto, picnic table, tactile exhibit, trash/litter receptacles, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at King Salmon Visitor Center?
Yes. King Salmon Visitor Center in Katmai National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. In blue ink and in a circle: Katmai National Park & Preserve Date of visit King Salmon, AK
What is the phone number for King Salmon Visitor Center?
King Salmon Visitor Center in Katmai National Park can be reached on 9072464250.
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