Facility Activities

There are a diversity of opportunities to connect with the lands and waters, and fish and wildlife of Tetlin Refuge. Click each activity below to learn more and also check out these essentials for travelling in Alaska's bear country. 

Alaskan subsistence hunting and fishing

The Refuge offers several subsistence opportunities to local residents: a winter moose and caribou hunt, a spring waterfowl hunt and fishing opportunities throughout the year.

Birding

Spring and fall are the best time to see the most bird species on the Refuge. The Bird Checklist notes the season and relative abundance of 186 species found in the Upper Tanana Valley. Waterfowl may be seen in these areas:

MP 1221.6 Set of lakes on the north side of...

Accessible trails
A trail accessible to those with disabilities including individuals in wheelchairs. These trails include a wide, hard surface without steep inclines.
Wildlife watching
Many refuges champion wildlife viewing as a key recreational activity.
Fishing

Northern pike, burbot, and grayling are the most popular sport fish on the Refuge. There are also rainbow trout in Hidden Lake (MP 1240.0) which are stocked by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. State fishing regulations are available at the Refuge office or Alaska Department of Fish and...

Boating - non-motorized

Small boat and canoe access is available at Desper Creek at Mile 1225.4, the Chisana River Bridge in Northway at Mile 1264, the old Riverside airstrip at Mile 1281, and at the Tanana River Bridge at Mile 1303.6. 

Boating - motorized

Boat ramps are located at the Chisana River Bridge ¼ mile south of Northway Junction (MP 1264) and at Deadman Lake Campground. Small boat/raft access is also available from Desper Creek (MP 1225.4), Lakeview Campground (Yarger Lake), the old Riverside airstrip (MP 1281) and at the Tanana River...

Hiking

Hidden Lake Trail (MP 1240) is a 1-mile trail through deciduous and lowland forest to Hidden Lake. An elevated, running plank boardwalk keeps visitors dry while hiking to the beautiful destination of Hidden Lake. It is a quiet, attractive undeveloped area with no facilities. 

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Camping

Two public campgrounds along the Alaska Highway are operated and maintained by the Refuge. Campgrounds open in the spring when roads are cleared of snow (usually in April), and they remain open until late autumn when campground roads are still passable (usually October).

 

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Hunting

Refuge lands are open to hunting in accordance with state and federal regulations. There are unposted privately owned lands within the Refuge boundary that are not open to hunting. Please check with Refuge staff for details.