Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve
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Yukon - Charley Rivers at a glance
- Best time
- June–September
- Trip length
- 2–4 days
- Don't miss
- Float the Yukon River
- Nearby city
- Fairbanks, AK
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Sheep Hunting Closure
NPS detailsThe Federal Subsistence Board closed sheep hunting to all users on Federal public lands within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Areas Units in 20E and 25C due to significant declines to the sheep population. The authority was granted via WP26-76 on April 24, 2026 and the closure with extend through June 30, 2028.
Smith Public Use Cabin Closure
NPS detailsThe Superintendent issued a closure of the Smith/40-Mile Public Use Cabin due to being unsafe for public occupancy as a result of structural damage caused by the 2023 Yukon River break-up and flooding.
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Planning Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Yukon - Charley Rivers. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
