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Alaska National Parks Map

The Alaska National Parks Map shows the accurate geographical location of the several national parks of Alaska, state highways, and other major cities in Alaska. The Alagnak Wild River, situated beside the Katmai National Park and Preserve can also be seen on the map.

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Alaska National Parks

The national parks, national monuments, and historical sites are highlighted in the Alaska National Parks Map. Denali National Park & Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, Kenai Fjords National Park, Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and Kobuk Valley National Park are some of the notable national parks of the State of Alaska.

The Alaska State Map indicates the accurate geographical location of the several national parks of Alaska. The Alagnak Wild River is situated beside the Katmai National Park and Preserve, and offers the tourists a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich wildlife and picturesque landscape of the place.

The Cape Krusenstern National Monument is another favorite tourist destination of Alaska. Situated in the northern part of the Arctic Circle, Cape Krusenstern reflects the unique socio-cultural lifestyle of the indigenous inhabitants of the place.

The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve represents the rich history of the State of Alaska. The famous Bering Land Bridge was constructed to join North America with Asia. The national parks of Alaska speak at length about the historical and cultural legacies of the ancient times of the state.

How many National Parks in Alaska?

National parks are areas of land designated by the United States for preservation and conservation. Alaska has the second-most national parks in the United States by State that is 8, following California which has 9. If one is planning to visit the parks in Alaska can choose from 8 places:


Alaska National Parks List

S. NoNameAreaEstablishedLocation
1Noatak National Preserve6,569,904 acres (2,658,746 ha)Dec 1, 1978Northwest Arctic Borough and North Slope Borough, Alaska, US
2Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve8,472,506 acres (3,428,702 ha)2. Dec. 1980Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, North Slope Borough, and Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska USA
3Kobuk Valley National Park1,750,716 acres (708,490 ha)2. Dec. 1980Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, USA
4Bering Land Bridge National Preserve2,697,391 acres (1,091,595 ha)1. Dec. 1978Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA
5Denali National Park and Preserve 4,740,911 acres (19,185.79 km2) (park) and 1,304,242 acres (5,278.08 km2) (preserve)26. Feb. 1917Denali Borough and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
6Lake Clark National Park and Preserve4,030,015 acres (1,630,889 ha)2. Dec. 1980Lake and Peninsula Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Bethel Census Area, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, USA
7Katmai National Park and Preserve 4,093,077 acres (1,656,409 ha)2. Dec. 1980Lake and Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Kenai Peninsula, and Bristol Bay boroughs, Alaska, USA
8Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve601,294 acres (243,335 ha)1. Dec. 1978Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, USA
9Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve2,525,512 acres (1,022,038 ha)1. Dec. 1978Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, USA
10Kenai Fjords National Park669,984 acres (271,133 ha)2. Dec. 1980Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
11Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve13,175,799 acres (5,332,057 ha) (Park & Preserve), 8,323,147.59 acres (3,368,258.33 ha) (Park only), 4,852,652.14 acres (1,963,798.65 ha) (Preserve only)December 2, 1980 (Park & Preserve), December 1, 1978 (National Monument)Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Yakutat City and Borough, and Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Alaska, United States
12Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve3,223,384 acres (1,304,457 ha)2. Dec. 1980Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Alaska, United States
13Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park12,996 acres (5,259 ha)30. Jun. 1976Alaska and Washington, USA
14Sitka National Historical Park112 acres (45 ha)18. Oct. 1972City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska, USA

Alaska National Parks List


  • Denali National park and preserve:

    Denali is the biggest national park in Alaska covering around six million acres of wildland, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America’s tallest peak, 20,310’Denali.

  • Glacier Bay National park and preserve:

    Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines, and deep shelter fjords, this park is the highlight of Alaska’s Inside Passage and part of the world's largest international protected areas.

  • Kenai Fjords National Park:

    At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords’ crowning feature. Wildlife arrived in icy waters and lush forests.

  • Katmai National Park Alaska, USA:

    This protects 9,000 years of human history and the important habitat of Salmon and thousands of brown bears.

  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park:

    one of the most visited places in Alaska. This park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.

  • Wrangell-St Elias National Park:

    This is a vast national park (13.2 million acres) that rises from the ocean up to 18,008 ft. This rugged, beautiful land is filled with opportunities for adventure.

Key Activities and Things to Do in National Parks in Alaska

With eight national parks to choose from in Alaska, one can indulge in many activities in national parks in Alaska from the scenic beauty to hiking and camping with glacier views. Some of the popular things to do in National parks in Alaska are:

  • Hike the Savage River Loop Trail and go for a scenic drive through Denali National park
  • View the glaciers at Kenai Fjords
  • Spot Salmon and bears in Katmai national park
  • One can go whale watching in Glacier Bay
  • Escape civilization and hang out with Caribou at Kobuk Valley
  • See the northern lights in the Gates of the Arctic

Best Time to Visit National parks in Alaska

The best time to visit Alaska’s national parks is during the summer season. With very long daylight hours, the period from mid-May to Mid-September is ideal, though it's highly recommended to visit between June 15 and July 15 to avoid rain and more unpredictable weather overall. During this time of the year, temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, dropping to 40 to 50 degrees at night.


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