Kobuk Valley
Hidden beyond the Arctic Circle, Kobuk Valley National Park protects vast tundra, wild rivers, and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes rising unexpectedly from the Arctic.
Top Stops
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Giddings CabinThis historic cabin is not available for public use, but makes for a great location to watch the sunrise and sunset.
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Northwest Arctic Heritage CenterThe Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the park's headquarters and visitor center
Information
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Basic Information
When to VisitThe park and headquarters are open year-round but with more limited visitor services from September through May
Point of Interest
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KotzebueKotzebue is the largest of the park's nearby towns and offers most visitor services.
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Mount AngayukaqsraqMount Angayukaqsraq is the highest point in Kobuk Valley National Park.
Paddling
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Salmon RiverNext to the Kobuk, the Salmon River is a top destination to paddle in the park.
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Kobuk RiverThe Kobuk River is a major thoroughfare through the park and can be paddled throughout
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Onion PortageOnion Portage is one of the park's central features and reasons for establishment.
Support
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Alaska GeographicAlaska Geographic partners with and supports Alaska's national parks, wildlife refuges and national forests.
Nearby Parks Around Kobuk Valley
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kobuk Valley
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Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska's largest caribou herd, half a million strong, migrates twice a year across the Kobuk River Valley, the surprising home of 25 miles of shifting sand dunes that's visited by less than 2,000 people annually.
5.9 mi away
Great Sand Dunes
The Great Sand Dunes are a must-see when visiting the park
12.8 mi away
Salmon River
Next to the Kobuk, the Salmon River is a top destination to paddle in the park.
14.1 mi away
Waring Mountains
The Waring Mountains form the southern part of Kobuk Valley
18.1 mi away
Giddings Cabin
This historic cabin is not available for public use, but makes for a great location to watch the sunrise and sunset.
19.1 mi away
Kallarichuk
Kallarichuk is a seasonal ranger post along the Kobuk River
