Plan Your Visit

Prepare for an adventure in Kobuk Valley National Park, where Alaska's wilderness beckons. This remote destination offers unparalleled opportunities for exploration, from boating the Kobuk River to soaring by bush plane or charting your own backcountry trek. With no roads, trails, or campgrounds within the park, visitors must be seasoned in wilderness survival, especially during winter. While services are minimal, the chance for solitude amidst stunning landscapes make Kobuk Valley a unique and unforgettable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Commercial businesses offer various services such as air taxis, guided rafting, and hunting. Contact any service providers on the list to help with your trip. Air taxis offices are located in Kotzebue and Bettles.

Green river scenery with blue mountains and sky in the background

Basic Information

Start your visit here! Learn about hours, fees, visitor centers and more.

Directions & Transportation

Kobuk Valley National Park is exceptionally remote. Figuring out your plan and route in advance is essential.

A taxidermy polar bear inside Kobuk Valley's visitor center

Northwest Arctic Heritage Center

Come to our visit center for park information, free film viewings, and a museum about the Arctic ecosystem and Inupiaq culture.

Red and Orange Sand dunes at golden hour

Things To Do

Learn about all the ways to explore Kobuk Valley National Park.

The inside of the visitor center showing interpretive curations

Calendar

Check out our upcoming programs, events, movie viewings, and more!

Two visitors walking through Kobuk Valley sand dunes

Safety

You'll enjoy your visit to Kobuk Valley if you are prepared for weather conditions, emergency preparedness, wildlife, insects and more!

Visiting the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes

A trip to the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes takes some effort, but the scenery and solitude makes it worth the work. There are no roads or trails, so plan to hire a pilot to get there. You can do an overflight, or land and stay a while. This video will help you start planning the logistics for a backcountry trip of a lifetime.

Duration:
3 minutes, 55 seconds