Getting to Kenai Fjords National Park

Getting to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere. 

By Air

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

5000 W International Airport Rd

Anchorage, AK 99502

https://www.http://dot.state.ak.us/anc/

(907) 266-2526

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is serviced by several domestic and international airlines.

By Car

Getting to Kenai Fjords

By Car

Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible year-round via the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway.

Follow the Seward Highway (AK-1) south from Anchorage. It will become AK-9 around mile 35 (87 miles from Anchorage) with AK-1 heading to Homer and Kenai. Continue on AK-9 to Seward.

By Train

Alaska’s state-owned railroad connects Anchorage to Seward during the summer months (May – September). For more information, please visit the Alaska Railroad.

By Plane

Air travel to Anchorage (ANC) is the easiest entry to Alaska. Then you’ll want to use a car, bus, or train to reach Kenai Fjords. Charter flights may be available to Seward. Contact the Seward Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Other Transportation

In summer, many cruise ships begin or end their voyages in Seward. In addition, a variety of private bus and van services operate daily from Anchorage to Seward. Contact a travel agent or search the Internet for available bus companies or cruise lines operating to Seward.

 

Driving Directions

Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
(1212 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664)
Once within the city limits of the town of Seward, turn left on S. Harbor Street (mile 1 of the Seward Highway – AK-9). Go one block, and turn right on Fourth Street. It will be the second building on the left.

Google Map Coordinates: 60.1165108,-149.4405508

 

 
Exit Glacier Nature Center and trail head for the Harding Icefield Trail
Turn on to Herman Leirer Road (commonly called “Exit Glacier Road”) at mile 3.7 of the Seward Highway – AK-9. Proceed 8.6 miles. The road will end at the parking lot for the nature center.
 
There is limited parking at Exit Glacier, especially during the hours of 10:30-3:30. Please consider the hours you come, carpooling, or taking a shuttle or taxi, when you plan your trip.
 
Google Map Coordinates: 60.1782633,-149.6494389
 
Exit Glacier Campground
The 12-site, tent-only campground is located just before the parking lot to the Exit Glacier Nature Center. Turn on to Herman Leirer Road (commonly called “Exit Glacier Road”) at mile 3.7 of the Seward Highway – AK-9. Proceed 8 miles. The campground will be the first turn on the left, after crossing into the park, about 3/4 of a mile after the park’s entrance sign.
 
Google Map Coordinates: 60.1914453,-149.6193232
 
Kenai Fjords National Park Administrative Offices
(411 Washington Street, Seward, AK 99664)
Continue south through the town of Seward on the Seward Highway – AK-9. Turn left on Washington Street. Continue across Fourth Street, and building will be on right.

Getting Around

The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.

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