• Devil's Thumb 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

  • Ranger boats tied to shore on the Yukon River

    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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    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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  • Han Athabaskan beadwork

    Museum Web Exhibits

    Explore the Yukon-Charley museum collections on the web and learn more about the history of the region.

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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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  • 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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  • Rafters on the Charley River

    Floating the Charley

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

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Did You Know?

Calico Bluff on the Yukon River

Calico Bluff, a formation from the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian period, welcomes the river traveler to Yukon-Charley Rivers.