• The Slaven's beach on the Yukon River

    Yukon - Charley Rivers

    National Preserve Alaska

History and Wildness

Located in Interior Alaska, Yukon-Charley Rivers offers exploration in a largely untouched landscape. Whether you float the mighty Yukon River or paddle the Charley River's whitewater, your memories will last a lifetime. Geology, cultural history, gold rush remnants, wildlife, and vast scenery will be a part of your experience. But, the strongest element will be solitude. Your adventure awaits.

Features

  • A hiker on a peak at sunset

    Explore Yukon-Charley Rivers

    Begin your adventure and exploration of the preserve here.

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  • Three canoers on the Yukon River

    Canoeing the Yukon

    For 130 miles, the Yukon River flows through this wild Interior landscape full of rich history and culture.

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  • Salmon drying at a Yukon river homestead.

    Subsistence

    Visitors to Yukon-Charley Rivers NP are likely to see subsistence efforts in action. Learn more about this characteristic Alaskan lifestyle here.

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  • Sediment layers on Biederman Bluff

    Geologic History

    What is special about the geologic history of Yukon-Charley Rivers? 600 million years of unglaciated geologic history at your fingertips! Dig deeper.

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  • Yukon River webcam

    Yukon River webcam

    The peregrine falcons have moved on, but now watch as fall and winter take their grip on the Yukon River.

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  • Public use cabins are a welcomed respite along the Yukon River

    Public Use Cabins

    Public Use Cabins are located throughout the Preserve and are free to use on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  • A Ranger splitting wood for public use cabins

    What's Happening in Yukon-Charley Rivers

    Read our annual reports about the projects, events, and maintenance being done each year in the Preserve.

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  • Rafters on the Charley River

    Floating the Charley

    Rafters on the Charley River challenge themselves and their adventurous spirit.

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  • A hunter with a dall sheep ram

    Hunting in the Preserve

    Learn more about hunting and trapping in Yukon-Charley Rivers

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Did You Know?

Fires burned over 120,000 acres during the 1999 fire season

Over 120,000 acres of forest were burned in Yukon-Charley Rivers N.P. during the 1999 fire season, threatening or destroying several historic sites.