Raft the Aniakchak River
Rafting Aniakchak River is both a challenging and rewarding experience.
Summer Pets allowed
Whitewater Rafting
National Monument & Preserve
Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve
Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve is a National Monument & Preserve in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Alaska National Monument & Preserve No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visited places in the National Park System.”
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
Hike in Aniakchak's Wilderness
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is a wilderness park without built infrastructure or any trails. Here, you chose your own adventure.
Pets allowed
Activities the NPS lists for Aniakchak.
CampingBackcountry CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingFlyingHikingBackcountry HikingPaddlingWhitewater RaftingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
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Operating hours
Aniakchak National Monument is a truly primitive environment with no federally-maintained public facilities. The NPS imposes no operating hours or seasonal restrictions.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9072463305
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603, KIng Salmon, AK 99613
- Coordinates
- 56.8532, -157.5544· 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/ania/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.