Best Time to Visit Alaska National Parks
Alaska has 15 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Gold RushNational Historical Park | 906,485 | April | Aug | Jan |
| Glacier BayNational Park & Preserve | 740,044 | April | Jul | Feb |
| DenaliNational Park & Preserve | 543,300 | May | Jul | Jan |
| Kenai FjordsNational Park | 425,369 | May | Jul | Nov |
| SitkaNational Historical Park | 332,964 | April | Jul | Dec |
| Wrangell - St EliasNational Park & Preserve | 108,840 | May | Jul | Jan |
| KatmaiNational Park & Preserve | 33,763 | May | Jul | Jan |
| Lake ClarkNational Park & Preserve | 22,755 | May | Aug | Jan |
| Gates Of The ArcticNational Park & Preserve | 10,047 | May | Jul | Oct |
| Kobuk ValleyNational Park | 7,786 | May | Oct | Feb |
| NoatakNational Preserve | 4,621 | April | Nov | Mar |
| Cape KrusensternNational Monument | 3,357 | July | Nov | Mar |
| Bering Land BridgeNational Preserve | 2,674 | August | Jul | Sep |
| Yukon - Charley RiversNational Preserve | 1,272 | May | Aug | Nov |
| AniakchakNational Monument & Preserve | 1,193 | June | Sep | Feb |