Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

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, gold rush remnants, wildlife, and vast scenery will be a part of your experience. But, the strongest element will be solitude. Your adventure awaits.

Aerial view of the Yukon River

The Yukon River is a vast body of water that has carved its path into the landscape over millions of years.

Aerial view of the Yukon River during fall colors

Coal Creek Dredge

The historic Coal Creek Dredge sits nonoperational at its original site, near Slaven's Roadhouse

Historic Coal Creek Dredge

Eagle Visitor Center

The Eagle Visitor Center sits atop a small bluff overlooking the Yukon River.

Eagle Visitor Center in front of Eagle Bluff

Slaven's Roadhouse during fall colors

A historic roadhouse and public use cabin on the Yukon River

Slaven's Roadhouse during fall colors

Calico Bluff and the Yukon River

Calico Bluff, showing 4 million years of rock layers, rises above the Yukon River and is one of many bluffs along the 130 miles of river in the preserve

Calico Bluff rising above the Yukon River that also winds into the distance behind the bluff

The Wild and Scenic Charley River

The 105 mile-long Wild and Scenic Charley River's watershed is completely protected within the preserve boundary.

Aerial view of the Charley River winding through the tundra and mountains