Parks

National Parks And
Public Lands in Alaska & Yukon

Alaska has more public lands than any state in the union. Some offer relatively easy access while others are extremely remote. Most that are not accessible by road are easily reached by air taxi from major communities.   National and State Public Lands in Alaska include:

11 National Parks & Preserves
2 National Forests,
4 National Monuments
50 designated Wilderness Areas,
Several Wild & Scenic River Systems
Over 3 million acres of State Park lands.

Public lands in Alaska range from scenic roadside campgrounds and picnic areas, to remote wilderness refuges. The variety of recreational and sightseeing opportunities are endless for those wanting to experience what these national treasures have to offer. With  300 million acres of public lands, more than half of all parklands in the United States are found in Alaska.  They are managed by a patchwork of several federal and state agencies.  

Below are links where you can find information and plan  your visit to any of  the public lands in Alaska or Yukon.  Contact the agency for information about specific fees, wilderness permits, campgrounds, public use cabins, fishing permits, topographical maps, trails, weather, and much more.

Alaska Public Lands Information Center Because there are so many agencies involved in the management of Alaska's public lands, this is the BEST place to start.  It is a single source of information on ALL PUBLIC LANDS (Federal and State) in Alaska. Here, you will find information about any area you are interested in. Any question you have about public use cabins, trails, permits, hiking, weather, campgrounds, and much more. Available are maps, books, slide shows, and other aids to help you plan your adventure. Expert staff are a knowledgeable resource, and can assist you in learning much more about exploring the wilderness areas of Alaska. Visit them on their website or in person in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan or Tok.
Anchorage:   605 W. 4th Ave. Anchorage #105 Anchorage, AK 99501
907-271-2737
Fairbanks: 250 Cushman St. #1A Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-0527
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center 50 Main St. Ketchikan, AK 99901
Tok: Milepost 1314 Alaska Hwy., P.O. Box 359 Tok, AK 99780
907-883-5667

Alaska State Parks- Dept. of Natural Resources - 550 W. 7th Ave. #1260 Anchorage, Ak. 99501 907-269-8400.  
Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Manages 130 park units over 3 million acres. These may range from roadside campgrounds and trials, to larger wilderness parks.  For information on public use cabins & shelters in several of the state parks. This site contains information on all State Parks in Alaska.  It is a good place to check for Public Use Cabins and availability.

Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game - PO Box 25526 Juneau, Ak 99802  907-465-2376.  
An excellent site for information about fishing throughout Alaska. They manage state refuges, critical habitat areas and sanctuaries for the protection of wildlife.

National Park Service: This is an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior.  They manage 15 National Parklands in Alaska (about 55 million acres). 

U.S. Forest Service  101 Egan Drive, Juneau, Ak  99801.  907-586-8751 Fax: 907-586-7928. OR
3301 C Street #300, Anchorge, Ak 99503. 
907-271-2500 Fax: 907-271-3992.
 Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Manages national forest land including the nations two largest Tongass (southeast Alaska) at 17 million acres and Chugach (southcentral) at 5.6 million acres. You can reserve certain campground sites and public use cabins that are managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) : 222 W. 7th Ave. #13, Anchorage, Ak 99513.  907-271-5960 Fax: 907-271-3684.  
Agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Manages more than 90 million acres of Public Lands in Alaska (about one-third of all BLM lands in the United States).  Many recreational opportunities on these lands.

FEDERAL PUBLIC PARKS IN ALASKA
Alagnak Wild River National Park
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Denali National Park and Preserve
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Kenai Fjords National Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
Kobuk National Park
Noatak National Preserve
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve