Brooks Camp Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $18.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 60 total · 60 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 58.5598, -155.7775
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Brooks Camp Campground is the only developed campground in Katmai National Park and Preserve. It is located on the shore of Naknek Lake, about .3 miles (.5 km) from the Brooks Camp Visitor Center. The campground is also surrounded by an electric fence. Special regulations apply at Brooks Camp and in the campground. Note: Capacity limits in the Brooks Camp Campground is 60 people total. Capacity is not based on number of campsites
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Brooks Camp Campground free?
No. Brooks Camp Campground charges $18.00. 60 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Brooks Camp Campground?
Brooks Camp Campground has 60 sites on record. 60 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Brooks Camp Campground?
Brooks Camp is approximately 30 air miles from King Salmon. Brooks Camp can only be reached via small float plane or boat. Upon your arrival in Brooks Camp, you will check in at the Visitor Center. A flat, gravel-packed, trail to the campground starts at the Brooks Camp Visitor Center and is about .3 miles (.5 km) long. The campground is surrounded by an electric fence.
What is the weather like at Brooks Camp Campground?
When you visit, be prepared to encounter all types of weather. On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Layers, down sleeping bags, insulated sleeping pads, and a strong rainfly are recommended. Strong winds can delay the departure and arrival of boats and floatplanes. Be sure to make your plans flexible as weather may delay your arrival and departure to Brooks Camp.
What are the rules at Brooks Camp Campground?
To keep people and bears safe, special regulations apply at Brooks Camp and the campground. Upon arrival, all campers and visitors to Brooks Camp must attend a mandatory bear safety and orientation talk at the visitor center. This talk outlines the special rules and regulations people must follow as well as discusses wildlife viewing ethics. The drop-down menu below offers more information about regulations in the campground
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
