Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 104 ft
- Elevation
Located in Anchorage's historic Old Federal Building, the center hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering among the exhibits, visitors get a mini-tour of Alaska. One can also learn about recreating on public lands in the state as well as materials for educators to bring back to their classrooms. Staffed by National Park Rangers, the center offers a plethora of information.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/anch/.
61.21858, -149.89403 · 61°13'6.9"N 149°53'38.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 68°F in Jul, down to 23°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 23 | 28 | 34 | 47 | 58 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 29 | 25 |
| Low °F | 8 | 12 | 17 | 30 | 41 | 50 | 54 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 16 | 11 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Can you reserve a site at Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center?
- No. Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Porcupine Cabin 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Porcupine (Ak) 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crow Pass Cabin 28.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Caribou Creek Cabin 30.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) 34.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Creek Cabin 35.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bertha Creek Campground 38.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Campbell Creek Science Center 5.4 mi · Facility
- Campbell Tract Loop National Recreation Trail 5.8 mi · Facility
- Palmer Creek Road 23.2 mi · Facility
- Coeur d'Alene Campground 28.2 mi · Campground
- Chugach National Forest N Entry Sign 34.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (907) 644-6337
- Email anch_web_mail@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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