
Katmai
United States, Alaska
Katmai
LocationUnited States, Alaska
RegionAlaska
TypeNational Park
Coordinates58.5060°, -155.0440°
EstablishedDecember 2, 1980
Area77.38
Nearest CityKing Salmon (5 mi)
Major CityAnchorage (290 mi)
0About Katmai
Katmai National Park is famous for its brown bears, active volcanoes, and pristine wilderness. The park includes the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, formed by the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. It's best known for Brooks Falls, where bears gather to catch salmon.