Bering Sea Wilderness Area

The Bering Sea Wilderness Area encompasses 81,530 acres of federally protected backcountry in Alaska, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is true wilderness—no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors come here to experience remote solitude and primitive backcountry exploration in one of the state's least-developed regions.

Hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to experience the area. There are no maintained trails or developed infrastructure; travel is cross-country and self-navigated. You'll need solid wilderness skills, proper navigation tools, and thorough trip planning. The landscape and wildlife are the draw, along with the profound quiet that comes with visiting truly remote country.

Access is challenging and requires advance logistics—most visitors fly in via chartered aircraft or boat. The season is brief; summer months offer the best window for travel, though weather in southwestern Alaska is unpredictable and can change rapidly. All visitors must follow Leave No Trace principles and self-regulate their impact. This is a place for experienced backcountry travelers prepared for isolation, variable conditions, and complete self-reliance.