Charley River

Aerial view of the Charley River during fall colors

NPS/Josh Spice

Quick Facts

Location:

Eastern Alaskan Yukon River Tributary

Significance:

Completely protected watershed of exceptional wild character

Designation:

Wild and Scenic River

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Charley River is a complete watershed protected within the preserve and is virtually unaltered by modern human activities.

The preserve protects the Charley River in a free-flowing, natural state and the entire 1.1-million-acre Charley River watershed is seemingly unaffected by human activity. The Charley River basin is a focal point for scientific study of subarctic ecosystems that range from river bottoms to alpine habitat. The preserve provides habitat for populations of fish and wildlife, including but not limited to peregrine falcons and other raptorial birds, caribou, moose, Dall's sheep, grizzly bears, and wolves. Visitors are attracted to the remote and challenging floating conditions the Charley River offers, as well as opportunities for float hunting, fishing, and other recreational pursuits such as wildlife viewing.

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