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Glaciers! Wildlife! Fishing! History!
Tours! Hiking Whether you find
yourself on land or sea, there’s always
something to do here. Take a road trip
to Valdez!
You can find some of the most scenic
and historic trails of all levels in Alaska.
Prince William Sound is a premier
fishing destination. Open year round,
the waters are home to all species of
salmon, rockfish, lingcod and some of
the most accessible halibut in Alaska.
You can drop a line from shore, take
your own boat, or take a charter into
deeper seas. Either way, you’re likely
to catch enough fish to eat for dinner
or fill up your freezer.
Home to the oldest fish derbies in
Alaska, awarding thousands of dollars
in prize money each year. Young
and old, all skill levels, the thrill of
reeling in a record breaking fish will
keep you coming back for more.
Solomon Gulch Hatchery presents
a unique opportunity to observe
salmon as they return to spawn. The
hatchery is located across the port
on Dayville Road en route to Allison
Point. Completed in February 1983,
to ensure sufficient numbers of
salmon return each year, the facility
is licensed to incubate, rear and
release 230 million pink salmon, and
2 million coho. With a concerted
effort from the Alaska Department
of Fish and Game and the City of
Valdez, the Solomon Gulch Hatchery
annually imprints and releases
105,000 king smolts from the Fish
and Game Fort Richardson Hatchery.
The Valdez Fisheries Development
Association (VFDA) goals are to
produce an annual return of 10
million pink salmon, 100,000 coho
and 10,000 king salmon. The best
time to view salmon at the hatchery
is July through September. Bears,
eagles, sea gulls and sea otters can
be found feeding on the fish. Fishing
is prohibited within 300 feet of the
premises. Please respect all wildlife,
especially maintaining a safe distance
from any bears in the area. Bears are
wild animals and can be dangerous.
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SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA
Valdez
PRINCE
WILLIAM
SOUND
V A L D E Z , A L A S K A
We take the time to let you experience
ALL of the Sound - from the magnificent
icebergs of Columbia Glacier, calving
Meares Glacier, to incredible wildlife.
Let us show you everything the Sound
has to offer as we share with you
the remarkable history, geology
and information of this
G L AC I E R & W I L D L I F E C R U I S E S
Valdez 907 .835.4731 | 1.866.867 .1297 | P .O. Box 1297 | Valdez, AK 99686
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abundant region.
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Valdez Visitor Information Center
Located at 309 Fairbanks Drive, Valdez, Alaska, the Valdez Visitor
Information Center, run by Discover Valdez, is a key stop for RV
travelers in Prince William Sound. Open year-round—9 AM to 6 PM in
summer, 10 AM to 4 PM in winter—this downtown hub offers maps,
brochures, and local advice for fishing charters, glacier tours, and
hiking trails. Staff provide avalanche forecasts and tips for exploring
the Chugach Mountains.
The center features exhibits on Valdez’s history, including the 1964
Earthquake and Klondike Gold Rush, with displays like stuffed bears
and a musk ox. Souvenirs such as t-shirts, mugs, and postcards are
available. RVers can access trail maps for Worthington Glacier or
Keystone Canyon and learn about biking paths near Crooked Creek,
where salmon and bears are visible from July to October.
Contact: (907) 835-2984 or www.valdezalaska.org. Close to Valdez
RV Park, it’s a practical base for planning adventures.
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