Yukon – Charley Rivers National Preserve

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Aerial view of the Yukon River during fall colors
The Yukon River is a vast body of water that has carved its path into the landscape over millions of years.
Historic Coal Creek Dredge
The historic Coal Creek Dredge sits nonoperational at its original site, near Slaven's Roadhouse
Eagle Visitor Center in front of Eagle Bluff
The Eagle Visitor Center sits atop a small bluff overlooking the Yukon River.
Slaven's Roadhouse during fall colors
A historic roadhouse and public use cabin on the Yukon River
Calico Bluff rising above the Yukon River that also winds into the distance behind the bluff
Calico Bluff, showing 4 million years of rock layers, rises above the Yukon River and is one of many bluffs along the 130 miles of river in the preserve
Aerial view of the Charley River winding through the tundra and mountains
The 105 mile-long Wild and Scenic Charley River's watershed is completely protected within the preserve boundary.
Photos: National Park Service

About Yukon – Charley Rivers National Preserve

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.

Quick Facts

State Alaska
Designation National Preserve
State Code AK
Weather The area that Yukon-Charley Rivers encompasses is generally classified as sub-arctic, with exceptionally cold winters, relatively warm summers, low annual precipitation, and generally high winds.

Location & Map

Yukon – Charley Rivers National Preserve is located in Alaska.

Operating Hours

The preserve is open 24-hours a day

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Boating Motorized Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Dog Sledding Fishing Hiking Backcountry Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Whitewater Rafting Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Snowmobiling Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

Getting There

Although there is no direct highway connection to Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, visitors are able to access the preserve by either air travel from Fairbanks, or water or air travel from two small towns on the road system(Eagle and Circle), near the preserve boundaries.

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Contact & Address

Address 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK, 99701
Phone 907-459-3730
Email fair_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Archeology Colonization and Settlement Explorers and Expeditions Industry Mining Military US Army Native American Heritage Tragic Events Floods Westward Expansion The Gold Rush Animals Birds Wolves Arctic Tundra Fire Geology Night Sky Aurora Borealis Trails Water Trails Watersheds Wilderness

Things To Do

Float the Yukon River

Float the Yukon River

A hyperlapse is a moving timelapse and, in this case, it is of the 100 mile stretch of Yukon River…

Learn all about floating the Yukon River on our website.

Yukon River Public Use Cabins

Yukon River Public Use Cabins

Take yourself back in time with a stay in one of the seven public use cabins that are available on…

Visitor Centers

Eagle Visitor Center

Located along the mighty Yukon River in Eagle, Alaska, this visitor center is the welcome center for those ready to explore Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.…

Hours: The Visitor Center is open Tuesday-Saturday between June and mid-September

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Explore world-class exhibits, watch a free informative movie, and receive assistance on your trip planning needs while at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located…

Hours: The Alaska Public Lands Information Center is open year-round.

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