Alagnak Wild River
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.
Alagnak Wild River is located in a remote part of the Alaska Peninsula, about 290 miles southwest of Anchorage. Access is by boat or small floatplane.
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Fishing
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Archeology
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Arctic
- Tundra
- Groundwater
- River and Riparian
- Wetlands
- Wilderness
salmon in Alagnak River
Each summer, hundreds of thousands of salmon return to the Alagnak watershed to spawn.
Rafts along the river
Rafting is a popular way to experience the river.
Alagnak Wild River
Alagnak River's lower reaches are extremely braided.