There are a variety of rules and regulations that help us protect park resources and provide visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience. Below are links to federal and state laws applicable to Alaska national park units and documents related to ongoing rulemaking efforts affecting Alaska park lands.  Please also visit the specific park websites for more information on what activities are authorized in Alaska park areas.  Specific questions about park regulations may also be addressed to the Regional Director or the Superintendent of the park you plan to visit.

Code of Federal Regulations

• Title 36, Chapter 1, National Park Service, Department of the Interior
• Title 43, Part 36, Transportation and utility systems in and across, and access into, conservation system units in Alaska
• Title 50, Part 100 Subsistence management regulations for public lands in Alaska

Park compendiums

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State statutes

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State regulations

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Recent Rulemakings

• Part 13, Phase I Revision, Final Rule
• Glacier Bay vessel management/Part 13 Reorganization final rule
  (PDF version or HTML version)
• Boating and Water Use Activities, 36 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 7 Final Rule
  (PDF version or HTML version)
• Part 13, Phase II Revision, Final Rule (PDF version or HTML version)

Ongoing Rulemaking Efforts

• We are currently working on a proposed rule for Denali National Park/Preserve