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A lone raft floats the Aniakchak Wild River as it flows through the "Gates"

Aerial shot of Aniakchak Caldera

Black Nose, Aniakchak Caldera

Maar Lake, Aniakchak Caldera

The Gates of Aniakchak

Physical Address:

1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603

PO Box 7

KIng Salmon, AK 99613

Mailing Address:

PO Box 245

KIng Salmon, AK 99613

contact-details

Phone Number: 9072463305 Voice

Email Address: KATM_Visitor_Information@nps.gov
Description:

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Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visited places in the National Park System. This landscape is a vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," as it is home to an impressive six mile (10 km) wide, 2,500 ft (762 m) deep caldera formed during a massive volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago.

park designation:National Monument & Preserve

Directions:

Located on the Alaska Peninsula, 450 miles southwest of Anchorage, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is inaccessible by road. Notoriously bad weather makes access to Aniakchak unpredictable. Drop-offs and/or pick-ups may be significantly delayed.

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Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve

Aniakchak National Monument is a truly primitive environment with no federally-maintained public facilities. The NPS imposes no operating hours or seasonal restrictions. Access to and movement within Aniachak, however, may be limited or restricted at any time depending upon prevailing weather conditions.

Weather Information:

When you visit, be prepared to encounter all types of weather. On average, wet and cool conditions predominate in spring, summer, and fall. Strong winds can delay the departure and arrival of boats and floatplanes.