The Details
A remote arctic valley with migrating caribou herds, surprising sand dunes, and the Kobuk River — no roads in or out.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHMid-July–early September for warmth and long days; late August–mid-September for the caribou crossing of the Kobuk River.
Only a few thousand visitors a year.
Mosquitoes are thick in summer, weather is unpredictable, and access depends on small planes from Kotzebue.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESKobuk Valley