Alagnak Wild River
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Contact Information:
Alagnak Wild River
PO Box 7
Wild Salmon, AK 99611
907-246-3305
http://www.nps.gov/alag/
Size: 30,665 acres
Location: The Alagnak River flows from Kukaklek Lake in Katmai National Preserve, situated in the Aleutian Range in southern Alaska.
Description: The 69-mile stretch of river provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula.
Activities: Scenic and whitewater rafting, sport fishing (rainbow, sockeye, king salmon, grayling), wildlife viewing, primitive camping.Getting there: Charter flights are available from Anchorage and King Salmon or access is via power boat from any of the villages along the river.
History: The Alagnak Wild River was authorized on December 2, 1980.
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