Aleutian World War II National Historic Area - Things To Know Before You Come (U.S. National Park Service)

A Land Use Permit must be obtained to visit this privately owned park. Permits can be purchased Thursday through Sunday at the World War II Visitor’s Center located on Airport Road or Monday through Friday at the Ounalshka Corporation Office located at 400 Salmon Way.

The Area Can Be Dangerous, Please Watch Your Step! Be Safe: Please Supervise Children and Pets at all Times!

Time has taken its toll on the features of Fort Schwatka, and visitors should be aware of the hazards that exist within the National Historic Area.

This site preserves bunkers that are still in excellent condition; however, tunnel entrances leading into the bunkers are not stable or have caved in. Many of the floors were constructed of word that has rotted over the years. There is no electricity on Ulakta Head and the underground buildings and tunnels are dark. Entrances into these tunnels and bunkers are at the visitor’s risk. Cliff edges and collapsed tunnels may be hidden by dense fog. Please remain on roads and trails.