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Thank You for Entering the Brooks Lodge Lottery

Brooks Lodge bear sow and cubs by Kara Stenberg

Woo hoo! Your application for the 2024 Brooks Lodge Lottery has been received. If you’re seeing this page, we got your application and no further confirmation is needed.

Applications will continue to be accepted through December 31st and winners will randomly selected shortly thereafter. Winners will be contacted by our team via email throughout the months of January and February, 2023.

Thank you for your interest in Brooks Lodge!

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Brooks Lodge Lottery

Due to a high demand for overnight accommodations at Brooks, we operate a random lottery system for the opportunity to book a room at Brooks Lodge.

The application period for the 2024 Brooks Lodge Lottery is closed. However, day trips to Brooks from Anchorage are still available throughout the 2023 season.

2024 Lottery Rules and Guidelines

Applications will be available online from December 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2022, and may be submitted via our website.
Each person may submit only 1(ONE) application. Duplicate applications will be disregarded. The name that the application is submitted under MUST be traveling on the reservation. Reservations may not be given or transferred to another person or party.
All applications have equal chance by random drawing.
All entries must be RECEIVED by 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time on December 31st, 2022.
All entrants will be contacted by January 31^st, 2023 after the lottery drawing has been conducted with either their date to stay at Brooks Lodge, or with their place on the wait list. Entrants are contacted in order that their number is drawn, so you may be contacted any time between January 3^rd and January 31^st, 2023.
Reservations will be made based ONLY on the information received on your application. Tip: The more flexible you are with the dates requested, the higher chance of receiving a reservation!
Please enter at least one specific date that is your most preferred as your first choice, then as many additional choices as possible in order of preference (specific dates and/or date ranges).
If you are selected to receive a reservation in the lottery, you will be emailed your reservation information by January 31^st, 2023 and a 50% deposit based on 2023 rates will be due within 7 days. Final payments are due 90 days prior to your reservation date. Any rate increase for 2024 will be added to final payment. All cancellation policies apply regardless of rate increase.
Once any payment is made, there is no refund unless rooms are resold. Cancellation fees apply. Please view our cancellation policy on our website.

Group Size Limits

Requests for any specific room or room type are not accepted. If someone checks out of one or more of the individual cabins on the date you are arriving, they will be assigned to whomever was drawn first in the lottery. There are no exceptions.
If one or more nights of your stay falls during July or September, THREE nights is the maximum stay allowed. (For example, if your stay is June 29, 30 and July 1, three nights is the maximum stay allowed). This includes non-consecutive and/or multiple trips.
Each party may only win ONE July or September date in the lottery. Duplicate reservations will be cancelled if one or more names are found to be the same on more than one booking, even after any deposit or final payment has been made. You will receive a refund if the room is resold. All cancellation policies apply.

Brooks Lodge Room Policies

4 persons maximum per room. Each room has 2 sets of twin bunk beds.
5 rooms is the maximum allowed for any 1 party/application. Maximum party size is 20 persons.
2 rooms is the MAXIMUM allowed for double occupancy in any party. Parties requesting more than 2 rooms MUST have a MINIMUM of 3 persons per room.

Groups less than 4 / 1 room maximum per group/company
Groups of 4-8 / 2 rooms maximum per group/company
Groups of 9-11 / 3 rooms maximum per group/company
Groups of 12-14 / 4 rooms maximum per group/company
Groups of 15-20 / 5 rooms maximum per group/company

How The Lottery Is Conducted

Once the lottery entry period has closed, any duplicate entries will be deleted, then each remaining unique entry will be assigned a number based on the order it was received.

We will conduct a random number drawing using random number generator.

When we come to your number, we will check to see if any date that you have noted on your form is available starting with your first choice followed by any subsequent choices listed.

If none of your dates are available (or if there are fewer rooms left as what you have requested on your form), you will be placed on the wait list in the order that your number was drawn.

Once all peak dates have been filled (approx. June 25 – August 5 and August 25 – closing), we will begin notifying entrants, in groups of 50, of the dates which are still available. Those entrants may then call or email to request an available June or August date if they so choose. Otherwise, they will be added to the wait list.

Anyone who does not receive space during their requested time period will be put on a wait list in the order that their number is drawn and notified by February 1^st, 2023 of their number on the wait list. If space becomes available, we will email you and you will have 24 hours to confirm the reservation. The wait list will be maintained through April 15th, 2024.
Any dates / rooms still available once all applications in the lottery have been drawn and processed will be open to the public for regular reservations by phone or email starting February 1^st, 2023. All July dates and September dates typically fill during the lottery drawing, but some June and August dates may still be available.
Reservations will be made only on the information received on your application. You will not be contacted to find out if you will take fewer nights, fewer rooms, or different dates than what you have submitted. Remember, the more flexible you are with the dates, the higher chance of receiving a reservation! Good luck!

The Lodge

In the midst of the Katmai Wilderness, Brooks Lodge overlooks the World Famous Brooks River in the heart of Katmai National Park. Originally conceived as a fishing camp, the lodge has been in operation since 1950.

Brooks Lodge Main Lodge Building — Brooks Lodge Main Lodge and Dining Area.

The facilities have seen continuous upgrading and have since gained a world-wide reputation, attracting visitors from all continents. Bear viewing at Brooks Falls is only a short walk away.

The beautiful main lodge building boasts a spectacular view of the aquamarine Naknek Lake. Its large circular fireplace is popular for evening relaxing and reminiscing about the day’s adventures. Hearty Alaska fare is served three times a day buffet style in the dining area of the lodge. Cocktails are available for purchase at the lodge bar each afternoon and evening.

Inside Brooks Lodge — Main Lodge Fireplace

Guest accommodations consist of sixteen modern rooms all with modern private facilities. All rooms have the same interior layout with 2 sets of bunk beds that sleep up to 4 guests.

The World Famous bear viewing at Brooks Falls is only a short walk from the Lodge. As many as fifty bears live along the mile and a half long Brooks River during the height of the salmon season. Many visitors see bears within minutes of arrival and all visitors are instructed by the National Park Service on how to conduct themselves in “Bear Country.”

Brooks Lodge Brooks Falls in July — Brooks Falls.

Superb sport fishing is available adjacent to the lodge on the Brooks River and on the Brooks and Naknek Lakes. The Brooks River is fly fishing only. Our fishing program is best suited for independent minded fly fishermen who want to experience the great sport fishing of the Katmai area without the expense of a fully guided fishing lodge. Including fly outs in your stay can also provide the means to fish other hot spots and allow you to take advantage of the variety of species of fish available in southwest Alaska.

Brooks Lodge Fishing with Bears — Photo: Kara Stenberg.

At Brooks Lodge you are also just 22 miles from the volcanic “Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.” The Valley is the sight of one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in modern history – the eruption of Novarupta. In 1912, the Novarupta Volcano exploded with blasts of hot winds and gas which spewed hot glowing pumice and ash, destroying all living things and burying more than 40 square miles of lush green valley under ash deposits to depths of 700 feet. Sightseers the world over have been flocking to the area since to witness the incredible landscape created by the event. Bus and float plane tours of the “Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes” depart from Brooks Lodge daily.

Comfortable accommodations in the heart of the magnificent Katmai wilderness make this a truly unique vacation spot.

Ready to start planning your adventure? Check out our most popular activities and visitor services for information on how to customize your trip .

We’re Opening for Business!

July 18, 2020 4 Comments

Starting August 10th, we’re excited to announce that Brooks Lodge will be open for overnight guests, and we still have some space available!

“But, haven’t you been open?” You might be asking yourself. Yes, although we have been providing services for day use since the Brooks Camp Developed Area opened up to the public on July 1st, we had to postpone our overnight accommodations due to logistical challenges created by COVID-19.

However, we will be opening the lodge to overnight guests starting on August 10th and our staff couldn’t be more excited.

For the safety of our guests and staff, some visitor services will be modified in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This includes assigned meal times to adhere to social distancing recommendations while eating/drinking along with limited time allowed in the main lodge, viewing platforms, and other high traffic areas. Guests will also be encouraged to wear makes inside public buildings when not eating/drinking as well.

Plus, in an attempt to provide a safe but memorable experience, we will be limiting our lodging capacity to only 10 rooms. The upside? Those joining us this year can look forward to less crowds than ever before!

Sound good to you? We still have rooms available in August and September. Get in touch to start planning your trip today.

Thanks for Everything, Aaron!

December 24, 2019 1 Comment

Those who have joined us at Brooks Lodge are sure to recognize the name, Aaron Scott, our jack-of-all-trades manager at Brooks Lodge. Well, Aaron has decided to step away from his duties at Brooks to spend more time with his blooming family, and he put together a little write up for everyone that has joined us during his time at Brooks Lodge.

Thanks for everything, Aaron. We’ll miss you!

Farewell from Brooks Lodge’s Aaron Scott

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you have had a rewarding year and I wish you and your family a peaceful and relaxing Holiday Season.

After 18 years working for Brooks Lodge and Katmai Air, I have decided to step away. Brooks Lodge and Katmai National Park will always be a special place to me. I have memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. I met my wife there and because of that, I have two wonderful children. It has been a difficult decision but it is time for me to give more time to my family. I would like to thank the staff that I worked with over the years. They have truly made Brooks a special place for me and I certainly hope they have made it special for you.

I would like to thank all of our guests for the support you have given me over the years. You are part of the Brooks Lodge Family and will always be remembered.

Meal Pricing

Hearty Alaska fare is served buffet style each day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the lodge dining area. Cocktails are also available for purchase at the lodge bar each afternoon and evening.

Brooks Lodge Dining Area — Photo: Flo and Paul Jones.

Meals can be purchased either ahead of time or on-site during your stay at Brooks. Full buffet prices can be seen below. For those with smaller appetites, smaller a la carte options are available on-site as well.

2023 Meal Pricing

Breakfast Buffet	Adult: $23.00	Child: $12.00*
Lunch Buffet	Adult: $28.00	Child: $16.00*
Dinner Buffet	Adult: $42.00	Child: $24.00*

*Child Prices based on ages 2-11 years of age. Senior discounts also available.

Katmailand, Inc. is authorized within Katmai National Park and Preserve to provide food and beverage services.

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