Gates of the Arctic National Park

About Gates of the Arctic National Park

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve protects 8.4 million acres of pristine Arctic wilderness—the second largest park in the system. Entirely above the Arctic Circle, the park contains the central Brooks Range with its dramatic peaks and wild rivers. It has no roads, no trails, no designated campgrounds, and receives fewer than 10,000 visitors per year. This is wilderness in its purest form, largely unchanged since the last ice age.

Park Highlights

• Brooks Range
• Arrigetch Peaks
• Noatak River
• Caribou Migration
• Aurora Borealis
• Midnight Sun

Activities

Wildlife

Visitor Information

Visitor Tips

• Air taxi from Fairbanks or Bettles required
• No trails, roads, or maintained campsites
• Must be completely self-sufficient
• Winter temperatures can reach -60F

Location

Official Resources