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Alagnak Wild River AK

Lat, Long: 59.05180188, -156.112002

Designation: Wild River

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.

Weather:

Located between the stormy north Pacific Ocean and the even stormier Bering Sea, the Alagnak Wild River is often a battleground between weather systems. When you visit, be prepared to encounter all types of weather.  On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Winters are drier and colder.

Directions:

Alagnak Wild River is located in a remote part of the Alaska Peninsula, about 290 miles southwest of Anchorage. Access is by boat or small floatplane.

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Address/Contact:

1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603

King Salmon, US, 99613

Phone: 9072463305

Email: KATM_Visitor_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

underwater photo of salmon swimming in riverinflatable rafts on the edge of a riveraerial view of braided Alagnak River