Alagnak Wild River

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Alagnak Wild River

Alagnak Wild River is located in the beautiful Aleutian Range. The river provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula.

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Plants Plants There are a variety of vegetation along the Alagnak such as spruce, willows and many types of berry bushes (salmon berries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries). Fiddlehead ferns, wild...read more

Animals Fish Fish species on the Alagnak are: king salmon, silver salmon, red salmon, chum salmon, rainbow trout, char, grayling, northern pike, Aleutian sculpin, slimy sculpin, Alaska blackfish, three spine...read more

Camping Camping The National Park Service maintains no campgrounds in the Alagnak Wild River; all camping is...read more

History History & Culture You might float the Alagnak River today and hardly see another soul. But don't be fooled this resource-rich area has been home to human communities for thousands...read more

Preservation Water Quality The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 has fifteen management principles that river managers must adhere to; one of the principles is water quality: Consistent with...read more

Planning Your Visit Transportation & Guide Services For a complete list of transportation and guide services licensed to operate within the Alagnak Wild River, click here. The following types of services are...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Bear Safety The Alagnak Wild River corridor is bear country! In order to ensure the safety of both people and bears, it is necessary for visitors to take some...read more

Activities & Programs Boating Meandering down the braided Alagnak, serenity and wildlife viewing opportunities abound for those lazily floating the river, while Class III rapids offer exciting trips for rafters. Whatever their...read more

Things To Do Nearby Attractions King Salmon Visitor Center Located just next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center is open during the summer season from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00...read more

Flora & Fauna Flora & Fauna Wildlife also thrives along the Alagnak River with surrounding environs inhabited by a wide diversity of species typical of southwest Alaska. Brown bears seek out the area...read more