Delta Wild and Scenic River Brochure

The Delta River watershed is in the Alaska Range in Southcentral Alaska. River access is along the Denali Highway, about 22 miles west of Paxson. Year-round recreational opportunities abound throughout the river’s watershed, which includes 150,000 acres of land, 160 miles of streams, and 21 lakes. The Tangle River connects several of the Tangle Lakes and then drains into the Delta River, which joins the Tanana River before flowing into the mighty Yukon River.

This brochure provides safety tips and navigation information to plan a successful float trip on the Delta Wild and Scenic River or the Tangle Lakes, as well as information on the cultural history of the area, its unique geology, and the fish and wildlife you might see.