Steese National Conservation Area

The Steese National Conservation Area spans 1.2 million acres of mountains, rivers, and forests located 100 miles northeast of Fairbanks.

The Bureau of Land Management established this protected territory in 1980 through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

The conservation area contains evidence of Native Alaskan settlements and gold mining operations dating back to the late nineteenth century.

Visitors access the North and South Units through the Steese Highway, which provides entry points for hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife observation.

The Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail extends along the North Unit, offering views of caribou calving grounds and Dall sheep habitats.

Location: Alaska

Inception: 1980

GPS coordinates: 65.25000,-145.00000

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:07