Copper Center is located along Alaska’s Richardson Highway corridor, with access to both the Old Richardson Highway and the main Richardson Highway nearby. The Edgerton Highway is about 18 miles to the south, and the Glenn Highway is roughly 12 miles away—making it a convenient base for exploring the Copper River Valley.
King For A Day Campground sits right on the banks of the Klutina River, offering one of the most accessible and productive fishing locations in the region.
The Klutina River offers something many Alaska rivers don’t have, easy road access to quality fishing without sacrificing the wilderness experience. While other anglers head to crowded spots on the Kenai, you’ll find bigger King Salmon and strong Sockeye runs on a river that sees far less pressure.
If you are coming from Anchorage
Take the Glenn Highway from Anchorage towards Wasilla-Palmer, then go through Palmer towards Glennallen. Once in Glennallen, continue until you reach the Hub of Alaska (a T in the road) then turn right onto the Richardson Highway towards Valdez . Continue on this road for roughly 15 miles. In about 10 miles, cross over the Tazlina River and continue until you pass the next bridge over the Klutina River, about 5 miles. Take the second left onto APL Road, about 150 yards from the bridge, then the first left at the bottom of the hill.
If you are coming from Tok
Take the Glenn Highway/Tok Cutoff south towards the Richardson Highway. Continue onto the Richardson Highway until you reach the Hub of Alaska. Continue straight towards Valdez. Continue on this road for roughly 15 miles. In about 10 miles, cross over the Tazlina River and continue until you pass the next bridge over the Klutina River, about 5 miles. Take the second left onto APL Road, about 150 yards from the bridge, then the first left at the bottom of the hill.
If you are coming from Valdez
Take the Richardson Highway north towards Glennallen. We are located exactly 100.5 miles from Valdez. Go past the Old Richardson Highway turnoff and take the next right. Then take the first left at the bottom of the hill.
Copper Center sits at the crossroads of Alaska’s Richardson and Edgerton Highways, making it an ideal base for exploring the Copper River Valley. We’re located right on the banks of the Klutina River at King For A Day, one of the most accessible and productive fishing locations in the region.
From trophy King Salmon to scenic wilderness floats, your Alaska adventure starts right here in Copper Center.
