Each summer, hundreds of thousands of salmon return to the Alagnak watershed to spawn.
Photo: NPS/R. Wood
About
The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park and Preserve. Meandering west towards Bristol Bay and the Bering Sea, the Alagnak traverses the beautiful Alaska Peninsula, providing an unparalleled opportunity to experience the unique wilderness, wildlife, and cultural heritage of southwest Alaska.
Location
1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603
PO Box 7
King Salmon, AK 99613
Hours
wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day
Activities
BoatingCampingBackcountry CampingFishingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoe or Kayak CampingKayakingWhitewater RaftingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
Directions
Alagnak Wild River is located in a remote part of the Alaska Peninsula, about 290 miles southwest of Anchorage. Access is by boat or small floatplane.
Get directions →Weather
Located between the stormy north Pacific Ocean and the even stormier Bering Sea, the Alagnak Wild River is often a battleground between weather systems. When you visit, be prepared to encounter all types of weather. On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Winters are drier and colder.