Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve has no roads, trails, or developed visitor services inside the park, so trips require advanced wilderness skill.
Introduction
Gates of the Arctic protects a roadless Brooks Range wilderness of wild rivers, mountains, tundra, and intact Arctic ecosystems.
Planning Highlights
Most visitors fly in for backpacking, rafting, or basecamp trips. The park rewards careful navigation, bear awareness, and flexible weather planning.
Camping and Lodging
Backcountry camping is dispersed. Visitors need to be self-reliant, carry bear-resistant food storage, and coordinate air taxi logistics.
Official Resources
Use the official NPS page, park map, current alerts, and reservation links below when planning a trip to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.