Alaska Bear Camp 6-Day Adventure

In the best way possible. you’re outnumbered by bears during your stay at this private fly-in wilderness camp.

Private, Secluded Brown Bear Viewing

Fly by chartered plane from Homer to Alaska Bear Camp on a 5-night, 6-day all-inclusive package. This deluxe backcountry camp accommodates just 14 guests in some of the best bear habitat in the world. In contrast to day trips catering to dozens of visitors at a time, Bear Camp offers a rare and exclusive wilderness immersion.

Stay in Solitude on the Edge of Lake Clark National Park

Alaska Bear Camp enjoys an extraordinary setting on the shore of Chinitna Bay on Cook Inlet. On the site of a historic homestead where the original cabin still stands, the camp occupies a remote parcel of private land surrounded by Lake Clark National Park. Guests access this roadless area by bush plane, on a scenic flight past the snowy summits of two volcanoes, Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt, before landing on the beach next to camp. Backdropped by forest, the camp sits on a coastal plain in view of the icy peaks of the Aleutian Range. Bears are often in view directly in front of camp!

Exhilarating Bear Encounters

This small pocket of wilderness is so rich with bears that it was used as a base camp for filming Disney’s 2014 documentary Bears. Several dozen Alaska brown bears typically reside in the vicinity of the camp, with more in adjacent Lake Clark National Park. Sometimes they’re seen a mile away, while other times they are just feet away. In May and June, mothers with cubs are prominent, feasting on abundant, protein-rich sedge grass and digging clams on the beach. By July, the salmon start running and the bounty increases as the bears fatten up throughout the summer. In addition to an elevated viewing tower, Bear Camp has a camouflaged platform right over the salmon stream, to facilitate close-up views of the fishing activity.

Living in Harmony with Bears

Alaska Bear Camp has been operating for many years on this site, and the bears exist in comfortable harmony with humans. The respectful relationship has been carefully cultivated through education, as expert naturalist guides train guests in conscientious bear etiquette. On arrival at camp, guides go over proper behavior with guests, so they stay safe and the bears can go about their daily routines undisturbed by people. The result is a rare and wondrous opportunity to observe bears safely in a totally natural setting.

Deluxe Camping Offers Impressive Bush Comfort

From Homer, a chartered plane flies guests across Cook Inlet past the ice-crowned peaks of the Aleutian Range to land directly on the beach in front of camp.

Ten brand-new handcrafted cabins overlook Chinitna Bay, surrounded by some of the most pristine wilderness on Earth. Finished in birch and knotty pine, each cabin has a front wall of windows that frame uninterrupted views of the beach and bay—including bears that forage for clams on the tide flats right in front of you! Inside, cabins are furnished with two comfortable twin beds, electrical outlets, en suite bathroom with flush toilet, a sink with hot running water, and a propane heater to keep the coastal chill at bay. Hot showers are available in the nearby bathhouse.

A new timber-framed dining hall and lounge offers an open, light-filled central gathering space with floor-to-ceiling windows and garage-style doors that open onto an expansive deck. Connect here for guide talks, shared stories and inspired meals prepared by our resident chef. Locally sourced fare includes wild-caught fish straight from Alaskan waters.