EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Misty Fiords National Monument

Granite walls & rainforest waterways
Alaska
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Granite walls & rainforest waterways

Deep fjords, waterfalls and forested slopes create one of Southeast Alaska’s great water landscapes. Most visitors experience it through separately arranged boat or flight excursions.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Fjord landscapes
  • 02Granite cliffs
  • 03Rainforest waterways

Before you go

Choose an authorized operator and allow weather flexibility. Flightseeing and boat trips are distinct experiences and may be canceled by conditions.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.