Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a protected wetland area in the state of Alaska, in the U.S. It encompasses most of the Yukon Flats, a vast wetland area centered on the confluence of the Yukon River, Porcupine River, and Chandalar River.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Alaska |
| Size | 9.0 million acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 7 |
| Center point | 66.5398, -145.9717 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 22) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Most refuges do not allow overnight camping. The campgrounds listed are outside the refuge.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0.1 miSourdough Inn ↗Fort Yukon, AK
- 0.2 miOld Mission House ↗Fort Yukon, AK
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
9.0 million acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in?
Alaska.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Five Mile Campground, 5.2 miles out. 1 in all are within ten miles. Most refuges do not allow camping inside the refuge, so the campgrounds listed are outside it.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 66.540, -145.972. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How dark is the night sky at Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 22 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge?
2 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Sourdough Inn and Old Mission House.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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