underwater photo of salmon swimming in river

Wild River

Alagnak Wild River

Info

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, and cultural heritage of southwest Alaska.

Park Photos

underwater photo of salmon swimming in river
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Each summer, hundreds of thousands of salmon return to the Alagnak watershed to spawn.

Credit: NPS/R. Wood

underwater photo of salmon swimming in river
inflatable rafts on the edge of a river
aerial view of braided Alagnak River

Activities

Boating
Fishing
Paddling
Kayaking
Whitewater Rafting
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching

Operating Hours

Alagnak Wild River is never closed, but access can be difficult during the winter.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

Weather info

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.  On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Winters are drier and colder.