Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge contains 700,058 acres of forests, wetlands, tundra, lakes, mountains and glacial rivers bounded by the Alaska Range peaks.

Established on December 2, 1980, the Tetlin Refuge encompasses the traditional Upper Tanana River Valley, a major migratory route between Canada and Alaska.

The refuge provides essential subsistence resources for local residents, including caribou, moose, and two humpback whitefish spawning areas in the Yukon River system.

Visitors can access seven interpretive pullouts along the highway, camping facilities at Deadman Lake, and two rentable fly-in cabins on remote lakes.

The refuge supports 116 breeding bird species during summer, when extended daylight accelerates the growth of plants and insects for nesting birds.

Location: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Location: Valdez–Cordova Census Area

Inception: December 2, 1980

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/tetlin

GPS coordinates: 62.66670,-141.83300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:52