Andreafsky Wilderness
The Andreafsky Wilderness is a vast expanse of alpine and wetland tundra, located in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Flowing through this Wilderness are the Andreafsky River and its East Fork, which flow southwest along parallel paths and eventually drain into the Yukon River, outside the Wilderness boundaries. Large portions of both the Andreafsky and East Fork have been designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers, attracting river runners and anglers. However, the East Fork runs closer to the mountains and with more trees. Here you will find moose, foxes, beavers, martens, minks, wolves, wolverines, caribou, large populations of black and brown bears, and millions of salmon. Fishing is excellent, and the bears know it.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Alaska |
| Size | 1.3 million acres |
| Designated | 1980, by Congress |
| Center point | 62.75° N, 162.34° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 16) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
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 is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 13.3 miFort St. Michael ↗St. Michael, AK
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Andreafsky Wilderness?
1.3 million acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Andreafsky Wilderness?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Andreafsky Wilderness in?
Alaska.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Andreafsky Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1980.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Andreafsky Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 62.746° N, 162.339° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Andreafsky Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Fort St. Michael.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.