Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area is an affiliated area of the National Park System. It is not a park unit.
The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government. Both groups suffered greatly during the war, and some would never return to their villages.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
This unit is on private land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. While no National Park Service fees and passes are required to visit this site, you must purchase a land use permit from the Ounalashka Corporation to enter.
Hours
| Summer Hours | Daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Visitor centers
- Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The visitor center for Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area is located on Amaknak Island, a nearby island easily accessible from the major town of Unalaska.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Self-Guided Tour of Fort Schwatka
Explore National Historic Landmark, Fort Schwatka and Battery 402, by foot or by vehicle.
Opens on the Park Service site - Airport Beach Road (North)
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (north) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.
Opens on the Park Service site - Airport Beach Road (South)
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (south) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.
Opens on the Park Service site - Unalaska Town Site
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route crosses the river to Unalaska Island and highlights 5 military sites in the town site.
Opens on the Park Service site - Upper Unalaska Valley
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Unalaska Valley road and highlights 4 military sites along the way.
Opens on the Park Service site - Summer Bay Road
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows along Iliuliuk Bay and along the Summer Bay road including 6 military sites along the way. This route includes the distinctive looking Base End Station remains.
Opens on the Park Service site
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- East Point Loop Road
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the East Point Loop Road and highlights 8 military sites along the way.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
The Aleutian Islands are known for unpredictable and stormy weather. Rain, fog, and wind are common. Dress warmly and carry rain gear even in summer. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 65 degrees F.
Questions people ask
Does Aleutian Islands World War II charge an entrance fee?
No. Aleutian Islands World War II is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Aleutian Islands World War II?
Standard hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM, every day.
Source: National Park Service
What is the weather like at Aleutian Islands World War II?
The Aleutian Islands are known for unpredictable and stormy weather. Rain, fog, and wind are common.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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