Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Federal Public Lands Closed to All Sheep Hunting in Portions of Units 20E/25C for 2024/2025 Seasons

The Federal Subsistence Board issued a closure to all hunting of sheep on lands south of the Yukon River within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve due to a major decline in sheep abundance.

Smith Public Use Cabin Closure

The Superintendent issued a closure of the Smith/40-Mile Public Use Cabin due to being unsafe for public occupancy as a result of structural damage caused by the 2023 Yukon River break-up and flooding.

Title Yukon - Charley Rivers
Park Code yuch
Description 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...
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Activities
  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Dog Sledding
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
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Campgrounds Count: 0
Places Count: 4

Charley River

The Charley River is a complete watershed protected within the preserve and is virtually unaltered by modern human activities.

Coal Creek Camp

A historic mining district along the Yukon River in eastern Alaska.

Eagle Historic District National Historic Landmark

A military, judicial, transportation, and communications hub for interior Alaska at the turn of the century, Fort Egbert was established as a control station and headquarters for northern Alaska in 1889.

Slaven's Roadhouse

While many historic roadhouses have burned or have rotted away, Slaven’s Roadhouse has been restored and now serves as a public use cabin and landmark along the river between Eagle and Circle. The National Park Service restored Slaven's Roadhouse to its original 1938-42 condition. Slaven's Roadhouse continues to serve the public as a landmark along the Yukon River. It is open to public access and frequently has people spending the night while traveling up and down the river.

  • Two-story log cabin with a metal roof, set on a high bank overlooking the Yukon River.
Visitor Centers Count: 2

Eagle Visitor Center

  • Eagle Visitor Center
  • Located along the mighty Yukon River in Eagle, Alaska, this visitor center is the welcome center for those ready to explore Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Speak with a ranger, receive a backcountry orientation, and finalize the details of your trip in the preserve.

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

  • Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
  • Explore world-class exhibits, watch a free informative movie, and receive assistance on your trip planning needs while at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside of the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Things to do Count: 2

  • 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. Complete with notable location descriptions, this virtual tour of the Yukon River is for entertainment and basic orientation purposes.

  • 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. Split some wood and head inside to light a blaze in the wood stove, under the light of an oil lamp. Enjoy the warmth as your gear dries out from a long journey down the mighty Yukon River, whether it be on a recreational float or hunting trip. Please replace the firewood, but keep the memories.
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