Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

National Preserve · AK · nps.gov page

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.Photo: NPS Photo / Josh Spice

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.

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Historic Coal Creek Dredge — The historic Coal Creek Dredge sits nonoperational at its original site, near Slaven's RoadhousePhoto: NPS Photo / Josh Spice

Eagle Visitor Center in front of Eagle Bluff — The Eagle Visitor Center sits atop a small bluff overlooking the Yukon River.Photo: NPS Photo / Greg Kinman

Slaven's Roadhouse during fall colors — A historic roadhouse and public use cabin on the Yukon RiverPhoto: NPS Photo / Josh Spice

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 preservePhoto: NPS Photo / Josh Spice

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.Photo: NPS Photo / Josh Spice

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.