When is entrance fee-free at Katmai in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

There is no entrance fee for a pass to cover — no pass of any kind is needed to enter Katmai. An America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass DOES earn a 50% discount on Brooks Camp Campground reservations, but only for the card holder, because that campground charges per person rather than per group. A pass does not cover the Brooks River Corridor permit booking fee, Brooks Lodge, or any air taxi.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

America the Beautiful Access and Senior Pass holders can enjoy 50% discounts on camping reservations. Please note that fees for this campground are charged per person, not per group. Access and Senior pass discounts only apply to the card holder.

Official fee-free-day policy