Northway, Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks County
The boundaries of Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge encompass 932,000 acres; however, some of these acres are owned by the state of Alaska or private citizens, leaving 682,604 acres managed by Tetlin Refuge that include snowcapped mountains and glacier-fed rivers, forests, and treeless tundra and an abundance of wetlands…
The boundaries of Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge encompass 932,000 acres; however, some of these acres are owned by the state of Alaska or private citizens, leaving 682,604 acres managed by Tetlin Refuge that include snowcapped mountains and glacier-fed rivers, forests, and treeless tundra and an abundance of wetlands.
The Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located 8 miles from the Canada border at Mile 1229 of the Alaska Highway.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:
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