If You Live In Alaska, You Must Visit This State Park

Wood-Tikchik State Park backs up to the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Alaska and is the largest, most remote state park in all the United States. Wood-Tikchik State Park makes up for almost half of the state park land in our state. The park is so special simply because it offers such a remote Alaskan experience for anyone who wants it. Wood-Tikchik boasts some of the most pristine and secluded hiking, kayaking, fishing, and hunting experiences in Alaska. If you live in this state it would be unfortunate to miss out on visiting such a spectacular spot, so plan a trip with the family and see what all the fuss is about.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources Website

There are very few park facilities as the states main interest is to protect the land's wilderness character. The campgrounds that can be found in Wood-Tilchik State Park practice low-impact, Leave No Trace camping.

Ketchum | Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust Website

The park is named after its two clear water lake and river systems, Wood River and Tilchik Lake. Both systems of lakes and rivers drain into Bristol Bay.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Visiting This One Place In Alaska Is Like Experiencing A Dream

15 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Denali National Park

You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Experienced This One Incredible State Park In Alaska

Glenn Oliver | Accent Alaska

Just the lakes alone offer various types of terrain along their shorelines. The easternmost reaches of the lake look over the vast tundra of the Nushagak lowlands, while the westernmost end of the lakes you find yourself in a very fjord-like setting, with towering peaks and high glacial valleys surrounding you on all sides.

Advertisement

Travis | Flickr

Most of the lakes in Wood-Tilchik State Park are very deep, some of the deepest in Alaska. The deepest lake is Nuyakuk Lake which plunges well past 940 feet deep.

mtn85 | Flickr

With its endless hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and many other opportunities, it would be a shame to miss a trip to such a beautiful and unique state park.

There are many other incredible state parks in Alaska; let us know the great experiences you’ve had and the state park trips you’d reccomend to others!