Kobuk Valley National Park
State: Alaska
Size: 1,750,716 acres
Topography: Tundra, Sand Dunes
Peak Season: Summer
Nearest Airport: Kotzebue Airport (OTZ) – Charter Flight Required
Nearest Town: Kotzebue, AK
Top 5 Hikes
Noatak River Trail
Kobuk River Trail
Hunt River Trail
Onion Portage Trail
Kelly River Trail
Points of Interest
Great Kobuk Sand Dunes: Massive sand dunes located in the park, creating an otherworldly desert landscape in the Alaskan wilderness.
Kobuk River: A remote river that offers opportunities for kayaking and rafting through pristine wilderness.
Bering Land Bridge: A historical site that marks the ancient land bridge that connected Alaska to Russia during the Ice Age, now a significant cultural site.
Wildlife Viewing: Known for its caribou migrations and wildlife watching, with opportunities to see bears, wolves, and other arctic animals.
Recreational Opportunities
Sand Dune Trekking – Explore the massive Great Kobuk Sand Dunes.
Wildlife Viewing – See caribou migration, grizzly bears, and moose.
Rafting & Boating – Paddle the Kobuk River through remote Arctic wilderness.
Backpacking – Completely trail-less, offering true off-grid adventure.
Fishing – Arctic grayling and northern pike in the Kobuk River.
Camping
No frontcountry campgrounds
Backcountry Camping – Wilderness camping is available with a permit.