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The Copper River or Ahtna River (/ ˈ ɑː t n ə /), Ahtna Athabascan ‘Atna’tuu ([ʔatʰnaʔtʰuː]), "river of the Ahtnas", [1] Tlingit Eeḵhéeni ([ʔìːq.híː.nì]), "river of copper", [2] [3] is a 290-mile (470 km) river in south-central Alaska in the United States.
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Spend three to seven days exploring the rivers, trails, museums, state campgrounds, mud volcanoes, and the historic mining town of Kennicott as you travel by story through this sprawling river system. Eight signs will guide you through the Copper River watershed landscape.
Flowing from Alaska's dry interior climate to the temperate rain forest along Prince William Sound, Alaska's fourth largest river offers kayaking and white-water rafting adventures.
Surrounded by the Chugach National Forest and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the Copper River Valley is a popular destination for superb sport fishing, backcountry recreation, rafting, and Athabascan culture.
The Copper River is 300 miles long and empties in the Gulf of Alaska near the town of Cordova. The river flows through the Copper Basin which is located in Southcentral Alaska; 189 miles northeast of Anchorage and 250 miles south of Fairbanks.
The Copper River Valley is rich in Native Alaska traditions and is the home of a vibrant Athabascan culture. And the waters of the Copper River are home to the legendary Copper River Red Salmon. Add an Activity to Your Stay. An array of optional tours is available at the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge during the summer season.