Kobuk Valley National Park is a remote roadless park where most trips depend on bush flights, river travel, or experienced guided logistics.
Introduction
Kobuk Valley protects Arctic wilderness, the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, the Kobuk River, and caribou migration routes in northwest Alaska.
Planning Highlights
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Onion Portage, backpacking, floating the Kobuk River, and observing Arctic wildlife are the main draws.
Camping and Lodging
Camping is undeveloped and fully backcountry. Visitors must be prepared for isolation, cold water, insects, bear country, and fast-changing weather.
Official Resources
Use the official NPS page, park map, current alerts, and reservation links below when planning a trip to Kobuk Valley National Park.