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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Troy Hamon
Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve
Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visited places in the National Park System.
- LocationKIng Salmon, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now31°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Archeology
- Arctic
- Geothermal
- Mountains
- Tundra
- Volcanoes
- Wilderness
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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King Salmon Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Located next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center provides information on the many federal public lands of Southwest Alaska, particularly…
Details
Located next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center provides information on the many federal public lands of Southwest Alaska, particularly those in the Bristol Bay area. A large collection of films is available for viewing and an Alaska Geographic bookstore sells maps, charts, videos, posters, clothing, souvenirs, and more.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Hours details
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Aniakchak National Monument and PreserveOpen 24 hours, daily
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.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
31°F
Sunny · feels like 20°
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Today
41° 30°
Sunny8% rain
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Tomorrow
48° 31°
Sunny5% rain
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Saturday
48° 35°
Sunny9% rain
Updated 3 hr ago
WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details
Small Craft Advisory issued October 1 at 3:43AM AKDT until October 2 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
What to expect by season
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.
Contact the park
Photos
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Maar Lake, Aniakchak Caldera — NPS Photo/Roy Wood -
Getting There
KIng Salmon, AK 99613
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.
Full directions
Drop-offs and/or pick-ups may be significantly delayed.
Mailing address: PO Box 245, KIng Salmon, AK 99613
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