| Becharof Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (
wilderness area) | |
 Map of Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. Striped area indicates Becharof Wilderness. | |
| Location | Lake and Peninsula Borough and Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, USA |
| Nearest city | Egegik, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57°55′10″N 155°39′20″W / 57.91944°N 155.65556°W |
| Area | 500,000 acres (2,023 km2) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
Becharof Wilderness is a wilderness area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located within the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, it comprises approximately 500,000 acres (2,000 km2) and is bordered by the Katmai Wilderness on the north. It was designated Wilderness in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. [1] The region is home to a wide array of wildlife, including brown bears, salmon, caribou, and migratory birds. [2]
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