Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

About Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Much of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge has been conserved for over a century, and we share stewardship with Alaska Native people. Development of sophisticated tools and the abundance of coastal and marine wildlife have made it possible for people to thrive here for thousands of years. The refuge stretches across the traditional homelands of the Unangax̂ people in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands, as well as smaller parcels on the homelands of Alutiiq/Sugpiak, Yup’ik/Cup’ik, Iñupiat, Dena'ina, Tlingit, Haida, and Eyak peoples.Most of the refuge is federally designated Wilderness Area. Learn more.

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How to Get There

The refuge is headquarterd in the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center located in Homer, which is at the end of the Sterling Highway, approximately 225 miles south of Anchorage. Regularly scheduled flights are available from Anchorage. The Alaska State Ferry System also serves Homer. Since most of the refuge is very remote, access is difficult and expensive. Visitors should contact the refuge for specific information about particular sites.

Facilities at Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

This recreation area contains 11 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Hazy Islands Wilderness — Facility
• Tuxedni Wilderness — Facility
• Aleutian Islands Wilderness — Facility
• Bering Sea Wilderness — Facility
• Chamisso Wilderness — Facility
• Forrester Island Wilderness — Facility
• Semidi Wilderness — Facility
• Simeonof Wilderness — Facility
• Unimak Wilderness — Facility
• St. Lazaria Wilderness — Facility
• Bogoslof Wilderness — Facility

Plan Your Visit to Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)