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Description:
The Becharof National Wildlife Refuge is located at the base of the Alaska Peninsula approximately 295 miles southwest of Anchorage, between Katmai National Park and Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge encompasses about 1.2 million acres. Landforms on the Refuge include volcanic mountains, sea cliffs, glacial lakes including Becharof Lake(second largest lake in Alaska), and low tundra wetlands. The eastern one-third of the refuge is designated Wilderness. Important fish and wildlife resources include some of the densest concentrations of brown bears in the world. Barren-ground caribou are common, as are moose and wolves. Nearshore waters support thousands of seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Waterfowl, seabirds, and other migratory birds are abundant in the summer. All five species of Pacific salmon inhabit the refuge, as do rainbow salmon, Arctic char and grayling. Directions:
The refuge office is located in King Salmon, approximately 1/8 mile across from the airport. Signs leading to the office complex are readily visible and assistance can be obtained from the refuge visitor center which is adjacent to the airport terminal. Regularly scheduled flights are available between King Salmon and Anchorage.
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