Visiting Copper River, Alaska

World-Class Salmon Fishing Awaits in Copper River Valley

Visiting the Copper River Valley is an Alaska adventurer’s dream. Home to America’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, this area is perfect for whitewater rafting, paddling beneath towering peaks, and fishing for legendary Copper River salmon. Journey through Prince William Sound to witness the last tidewater glacier in North America. You can also explore the Kennicott Mines National Historic Landmark, considered the best remaining example of a 20th-century copper mine. The valley is also home to a vibrant Athabascan native culture.

Points of Interest

  • Copper River
  • Gulkana River
  • Kennecott Mines Historic National Landmark
  • Klutina River
  • Prince William Sound
  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline
  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Activities

  • ATVing
  • Boating
  • Dog sledding
  • Fishing
  • Glacier hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting

Photo Gallery

A pair of kayakers on Prince William Sound

Kayak on Prince William Sound, home to 10,000 glaciers.

Two men in waders fishing on the Copper River

Fish in one of three area rivers, including the famous Copper River.

Couple looking through binoculars at Mt. Blackburn

The majestic peaks of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, as seen from the grounds of Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Still, reflective lake in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park holds the title of largest United States national park.

Tiny Island covered in trees in Prince William Sound

Explore the fjords and tiny forested islands of Prince William Sound.

Historic Kennecott Copper Mine

Visit the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark to see the best remaining example of historic copper mining.

Destination Map

map displaying the tour area

Tours That Feature Copper River Valley (Copper Center)

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Featured Sightseeing Excursions

Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise

Journey through Prince William Sound and come face-to-face with the Columbia Glacier—one of the world’s fastest-moving glaciers and the last tidewater glacier in North America. Your adventure begins on a scenic drive through Thompson Pass, once used by Alaska’s Native Ahtna people and later by Klondike gold rush miners. You’ll…
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