Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve
Designation: National Monument & Preserve
Location: Alaska
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
A lone raft floats the Aniakchak Wild River as it flows through the "Gates"
Credit: NPS Photo/Troy Hamon
Aerial shot of Aniakchak Caldera
Credit: NPS Photo/Roy Wood
Black Nose, Aniakchak Caldera
Credit: NPS Photo/Roy Wood
Maar Lake, Aniakchak Caldera
Credit: NPS Photo/Roy Wood
The Gates of Aniakchak
Credit: NPS Photo/Roy Wood
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Aug 5
Partly Cloudy
High: 60.2°F | Low: 47°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 12.5 mph
Rain Chance: 16%
UV Index: 3.7
Sunrise: 06:42 AM
Sunset: 10:39 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.1°F
Cloud Cover: 16%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Aug 6
Partly Cloudy
High: 59.5°F | Low: 48.5°F
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 15%
UV Index: 3.2
Sunrise: 06:44 AM
Sunset: 10:36 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (34%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.1°F
Cloud Cover: 15%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Aug 7
Partly Cloudy
High: 58.2°F | Low: 47.5°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.3 mph
Rain Chance: 21%
UV Index: 3.4
Sunrise: 06:46 AM
Sunset: 10:34 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (24%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.8°F
Cloud Cover: 21%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1000 Silver St., Bldg. 603
PO Box 7
KIng Salmon, AK 99613
🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 245
KIng Salmon, AK 99613
📞 Voice Phone: 9072463305
✉️ Email: KATM_Visitor_Information@nps.gov