Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

About Yukon - Charley Rivers

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.

Hours

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.

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.

Things to do

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