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Kobuk Valley National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Kobuk Valley National Park is open year around. The headquarters office and visitor center are located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue.

Business Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Visitor Center Hours:

June - September

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Monday - Friday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday
Closed Sunday

October - May

Closed Monday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday
Closed Sunday


Arctic winter conditions - snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures - exist in the park from October through April. Summer temperatures average 54° F, although some days in July may get up to 100° F. Snow or freezing temperatures may occur at any time.

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Did You Know?
The highest peak in Kobuk Valley National Park is Mt. Angayukaqsraq, elevation 4760 feet. This peak is part of the Baird Mountains, which is in the southern section of the Brooks Mountain Range.

Last Updated: December 12, 2011 at 13:38 MST