Fish the Alagnak River
The Alagnak River is a premiere destination for sport fishing. Rainbow trout, char, grayling, and abundant salmon coupled with a wilderness landscape provide excellent fishing experiences for adventurous anglers.
Pets allowed
Wild River
Alagnak Wild River
Alagnak Wild River is a Wild River in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Alaska Wild River No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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,…”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Raft or Kayak the Alagnak River
On the Alagnak, serenity and wildlife viewing opportunities abound for those lazily floating the river while Class III rapids offer exciting trips for rafters.
Pets allowed
Whitewater Rafting
Activities the NPS lists for Alagnak.
BoatingCampingBackcountry CampingFishingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoe or Kayak CampingKayakingWhitewater RaftingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
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Operating hours
Alagnak Wild River is never closed, but access can be difficult during the winter.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9072463305
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603, King Salmon, AK 99613
- Coordinates
- 59.0518, -156.1120· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Salmon Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9072464250 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/alag/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.