A 3,000' stretch of the Naknek River is designated for float planes. A seaplane base is also located at Lake Brooks, within the Katmai National Park to the east. A dock is available. Cargo goods are delivered to Naknek by barge and trucked to King Salmon via a 15-mile connecting road. During winter, an ice road provides access to South Naknek.
Autos are the primary means of local transportation.