Wood-Tikchik State Park - Alaska

Tel: (907) 269-8698

Named for its two large clear water lake systems, Wood and Tikchik, this State Park contains a wealth of water-based natural beauty. At the eastern edges of the lakes are islands, gravely beaches and lowland tundra, and the park itself is also filled with forests rich with white spruce, muskeg, and willow-alder thickets, which can reach up to 900 feet tall. The park's lake system is also home to all five species of salmon as well as moose, caribou, and brown bears; a variety of bird species also call this park home. Since Wood Tikchik was established as a nature preserve, there is an emphasis on low-impact camping here and a permit is required. All in all, the 1.6 million acres of wilderness that have been preserved here make for a fantastic choice for these experiencing a rustic Alaskan wilderness adventure!

The largest state park in the nation, at 1.6 million acres, Wood-Tikchik State Park was created in 1978 for the purpose of protecting the area's fish and wildlife breeding and support systems and preserving continued subsistence and recreational activities. The management philosophy is one of non-development and maintenance of the area's wilderness character. Park facilities are rustic and few, with great emphasis placed upon low impact camping and "pack it in, pack it out" practices.