Novarupta
Novarupta is a volcano located on the Alaska Peninsula on a slope of Trident Volcano in Katmai National Park and Preserve, about 290 miles (470 km) southwest of Anchorage.
A mountain, 59 mi southeast of King Salmon
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is King Salmon, 59 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 47" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 62–65°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in King Salmon. Green months are the mild ones.
Novarupta
Novarupta is a volcano located on the Alaska Peninsula on a slope of Trident Volcano in Katmai National Park and Preserve, about 290 miles (470 km) southwest of Anchorage. Novarupta was formed in 1912, during the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, in which it released 30 times the volume of magma of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 2,759 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 50K a year
Where to stay near Novarupta
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are King Salmon (12).
King Salmon
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
323 people · 39% vacation homes
59 mi northwest of Novarupta
Compare 1 towns
| Town | From Novarupta | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Salmon 39% vacation homes | 59 mi northwest | 1.5 hr | 12 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 8 lodges & cabins | 323 | $310K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Novarupta
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
117 mi National PreserveKatmai National Preserve34K visitors a year
30 mi WaterfallBrooks Falls
61 mi National park siteAlagnak Wild River375 visitors a yearPhoto credits
Katmai National Preserve: Captain Budd Christman, NOAA Corps, Public domain · Brooks Falls: Katmai National Park and Preserve, Public domain · Alagnak Wild River: NPS Photo, Public domain
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Visiting Novarupta
What town is Novarupta near?
King Salmon, AK, about 59 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Novarupta?
June, July and August, with highs of 62–65°.
What is the closest airport to Novarupta?
King Salmon (AKN), about 61 miles away.
Where should I stay near Novarupta?
King Salmon (59 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from people in King Salmon
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.