Redstone Glacier Beach is a challenging backcountry camping site in Northwestern Fjord within Kenai Fjords National Park, accessible only by kayak or water taxi. Access can be difficult due to heavy ice pack conditions near the glacier. The beach offers no food storage facilities or trees, so bear-proof canisters are mandatory for all food and scented items. Campers should set up on the south end of the beach to avoid disturbing the mew gull colony. A short but rewarding hike to Redstone Glacier is available from camp. Visitors must be cautious of rapidly rising glacial stream water during rain events. This remote site provides an incredible opportunity to camp near an active tidewater glacier in one of the parks most dramatic and least-visited fjords, suitable only for experienced wilderness kayakers.
Open Jun through Aug
Redstone Glacier Beach has challenging access due to heavy icepack. No food storage facilities or trees; use bear-proof canisters. Camp south end to avoid mew gull colony. Short hike to glacier available. Watch for rapidly rising stream water during rain.
No permits or reservations are required to access the park, camp in campgrounds, or stay in the backcountry.
Pets are not permitted in campsites in Kenai Fjords National Park
Peak visitation occurs June, July, and August. Coastal backcountry areas are inaccessible late fall through early spring due to rough seas.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
Redstone Glacier Beach is a challenging backcountry camping site in Northwestern Fjord within Kenai Fjords National Park, accessible only by kayak or water taxi. Access can be difficult due to heavy ice pack conditions near the glacier. The beach offers no food storage facilities or trees, so bear-proof canisters are mandatory for all food and scented items. Campers should set up on the south end of the beach to avoid disturbing the mew gull colony. A short but rewarding hike to Redstone Glacier is available from camp. Visitors must be cautious of rapidly rising glacial stream water during rain events. This remote site provides an incredible opportunity to camp near an active tidewater glacier in one of the parks most dramatic and least-visited fjords, suitable only for experienced wilderness kayakers.
Open Jun through Aug
Redstone Glacier Beach has challenging access due to heavy icepack. No food storage facilities or trees; use bear-proof canisters. Camp south end to avoid mew gull colony. Short hike to glacier available. Watch for rapidly rising stream water during rain.
No permits or reservations are required to access the park, camp in campgrounds, or stay in the backcountry.
Pets are not permitted in campsites in Kenai Fjords National Park
Peak visitation occurs June, July, and August. Coastal backcountry areas are inaccessible late fall through early spring due to rough seas.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.