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Alagnak Wild River

Wild River

Alaska

Free entry

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The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park and Preserve. Meandering west towards Bristol Bay and the Bering Sea, the Alagnak traverses the beautiful Alaska Peninsula, providing an unparalleled opportunity to experience the unique wilderness, wildlife, and cultural heritage of southwest Alaska.

Activities

BoatingCampingFishingHunting and GatheringPaddlingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingKayakingCanoe or Kayak CampingBackcountry Camping

Topics

AnimalsArcheologyArcticGroundwaterRiver and RiparianWetlandsWildernessBirdsFishTundra

No entrance fee.

Hours

Alagnak Wild River is never closed, but access can be difficult during the winter.

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Conditions

Weather now: 🌦️ Drizzle, 46°F

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Things to do

Fish the Alagnak River

Raft or Kayak the Alagnak River

Visitor centers

King Salmon Visitor Center

Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.

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