A lone raft floats the Aniakchak Wild River as it flows through the "Gates"
Photo: NPS Photo/Troy Hamon
About
Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visited places in the National Park System. This landscape is a vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," as it is home to an impressive six mile (10 km) wide, 2,500 ft (762 m) deep caldera formed during a massive volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago.
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
CampingBackcountry CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingFlyingHikingBackcountry HikingPaddlingWhitewater RaftingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
Directions
Located on the Alaska Peninsula, 450 miles southwest of Anchorage, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is inaccessible by road. Notoriously bad weather makes access to Aniakchak unpredictable. Drop-offs and/or pick-ups may be significantly delayed.
Get directions →Weather
When you visit, be prepared to encounter all types of weather. On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Strong winds can delay the departure and arrival of boats and floatplanes.