National Preserve

Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve is a National Preserve in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Alaska National Preserve No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Aerial view of the Yukon River during fall colors — Aerial view of the Yukon River · Photo: NPS Photo / Josh Spice (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/yuch

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Sheep Hunting Closure

The Federal Subsistence Board closed sheep hunting to all users on Federal public lands within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Areas Units in 20E and 25C due to significant declines to the sheep population. The authority was granted via WP26-76 on April 24, 2026 and the closure with extend through June 30, 2028.

Posted or updated May 17, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Yukon River view from the Glenn Creek Public Use Cabin — Photo: NPS/Sean Tevebaugh

Yukon River Public Use Cabins

Take yourself back in time with a stay in one of the seven public use cabins that are available on a first come, first served basis in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.

Winter, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Canoe or Kayak Camping

Float the Yukon River

A hyperlapse is a moving timelapse and, in this case, it is of the 100 mile stretch of Yukon River from Eagle, Alaska to Slaven's Roadhouse in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.

Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Canoeing

Activities the NPS lists for Yukon - Charley Rivers.

BoatingMotorized BoatingCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingDog SleddingFishingHikingBackcountry HikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowmobilingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

The preserve is open 24-hours a day

Open 24-hours
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: The area that Yukon-Charley Rivers encompasses is generally classified as sub-arctic, with exceptionally cold winters, relatively warm summers, low annual precipitation, and generally high winds.

Contact and directions

Phone: 907-459-3730
Email: [email protected]
Address: 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Coordinates: 65.0936, -142.7960· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Eagle Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun Closed	9075472233	Yes
Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center	Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM	9074593730	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

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/yuch/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.