Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve - Recreation Areas and Campground Database

Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

Aerial view of the Yukon River

The Yukon River is a vast body of water that has carved its path into the landscape over millions of years.

Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

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.

Slaven's Roadhouse during fall colors

A historic roadhouse and public use cabin on the Yukon River

Calico Bluff and the Yukon River

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

The Wild and Scenic Charley River

The 105 mile-long Wild and Scenic Charley River's watershed is completely protected within the preserve boundary.

Coal Creek Dredge

The historic Coal Creek Dredge sits nonoperational at its original site, near Slaven's Roadhouse

Eagle Visitor Center

The Eagle Visitor Center sits atop a small bluff overlooking the Yukon River.

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Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

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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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Eagle Visitor Center Facility

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. Speak with a ranger, receive a backcountry orientation, and finalize the details of your trip in the preserve.

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center Facility

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 inside of the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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