Kobuk Valley National Park

About Kobuk Valley National Park

Kobuk Valley National Park protects 1.75 million acres of Arctic wilderness above the Arctic Circle, centered on the Kobuk River and the surreal Great Kobuk Sand Dunes. These 25-square-mile dunes are remnants of the last ice age. Twice yearly, the Western Arctic Caribou Herd—500,000 strong—migrates through the park as it has for thousands of years. With no roads, trails, or facilities, Kobuk Valley is one of the least visited national parks, receiving fewer visitors in a year than some parks see in a day.

Park Highlights

• Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
• Kobuk River
• Caribou Migration
• Little Kobuk Sand Dunes
• Onion Portage
• Arctic Wilderness

Activities

Wildlife

Visitor Information

Visitor Tips

• No roads, trails, or facilities in park
• Air taxi from Kotzebue is only access
• Must be fully self-sufficient
• Caribou migration peaks in September

Location

Official Resources