National Preserve · Alaska, United States
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve is a national preserve in Alaska, United States, established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 65.0000° N, 142.8000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve is a United States national preserve located in east central Alaska along the border with Canada. Managed by the National Park Service, the preserve encompasses 130 miles (208 km) of the 1,800-mile (3,000 km) Yukon River and the entire Charley River basin. The preserve protects the undeveloped Charley River and a significant portion of the upper Yukon. The interior Alaskan region experiences extremes of weather, with temperatures that can vary from −50 °F (−46 °C) in winter to 97 °F (36 °C) in summertime.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Dawson City Airport (YDA) · Dawson City, Canada · 127.6 miles away
- Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) · Fort Yukon, United States · 128.9 miles away
- Northway Airport (ORT) · Northway, United States · 143.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve?
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve is in Alaska, United States (65.0000° N, 142.8000° W).
When was Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve established?
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukon-Charley_Rivers_National_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/yuch/ — Official park page.