Kotzebue
Kotzebue is the largest of the park's nearby towns and offers most visitor services.
Plan Around Kotzebue
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Kotzebue Details
Kotzebue is the largest of the park's nearby towns and offers most visitor services. Most visits to the park start and end in town where the park's headquarters are based. There are no facilities within the park and no roads to access the park, so most visitors base themselves out of Kotzebue to stock up on supplies and to arrange for an air taxi or chartered plane. Kotzebue hosts many dining and lodging options from budget to luxury and visitors will have many options for air taxi and chartered plane providers.
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Nearby Parks Around Kotzebue
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kotzebue
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0.6 mi away
Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the park's headquarters and visitor center
52.8 mi away
Noatak National Preserve
The Noatak National Preserve lies to the north and west of Kobuk Valley and protects expanded lands.
71.6 mi away
Kelly River
Kelly River is a river in Noatak National Preserve as well as a seasonal ranger station
77.6 mi away
Kallarichuk
Kallarichuk is a seasonal ranger post along the Kobuk River
85.3 mi away
Salmon River
Next to the Kobuk, the Salmon River is a top destination to paddle in the park.
