“Tidewater glaciers calving into ocean, orcas, sea otters, puffins, Harding Icefield, fjords”
About This Location
Kenai Fjords National Park offers filmmakers unparalleled access to dramatic tidewater glaciers calving thunderously into pristine ocean waters, complemented by abundant wildlife including orcas, sea otters, and colorful puffins in their natural habitat. The park's stunning visual palette features expansive fjords, the massive Harding Icefield, and crystalline coastal scenery that provides authentic Alaskan wilderness cinematography impossible to replicate elsewhere. Located on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, this public location requires permits but delivers world-class exterior filming opportunities for adventure, documentary, and narrative projects seeking breathtaking glacial and marine environments.
Restrictions
No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.
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Permit Required
Type
Government Filming Permit Required
Fee
Varies by crew size and duration
Contact
Park/Forest Permit Office
NPS Commercial Filming Permit. Apply 10+ days in advance.
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