About Alaska Public Lands
Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help visitors and residents to have meaningful, safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands, and encourages them to sustain the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers provide trip-planning, interpretation, and education for all ages.
From the National Park Service.
- State
- Alaska
- Designation
- National Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Alaska Public Lands.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Weather and when to go
Visitors center is located inside the Federal Building and weather conditions are seasonal conditions of the Anchorage area, outside the facility.
Getting there
Anchorage APLIC is located in downtown Anchorage on 4th Avenue, in the Federal Building. Fairbanks APLIC is located in downtown Fairbanks on the corner of Dunkel Street and Wendell Avenue, near the Chena River.
Contact the park
- Address
- 605 West 4th Avenue, Suite 105, Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone
- (907) 644-3661
- Official site
- nps.gov/anch
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Alaska Public Lands
Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.
The trails and places you save below go into your plan as must-sees.
Plan your park trip Free. No account needed.
Things to do in Alaska Public Lands
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Visit the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Kick off your visit to Alaska with a stop at the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center. Get trip planning advice, explore exhibits, watch a park film, become a Jr Range…
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Visit the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Learn more about the history and culture of Alaska's public lands while you're in Fairbanks. Talk with a park ranger, walk through the museum exhibits or watch a park film.
What to pack for Alaska Public Lands
Gear & Essentials
Tell us about your trip and we will add what else you will want:
The basics
Worth having in the car whatever the park.
For this trip
Traveling with kids
Bringing a pet
RVing
Backcountry
Winter conditions
On the water
Photography
Accessibility
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