Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills.
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
National Monument · AK
A bridge to the past and a land for the future, Cape Krusenstern National Monument protects approximately 560,000 acres of diverse Arctic coastal, and upland ecosystems. Inhabited by the Iñupiaq people since time-immemorial, over 5,000 years of sequential human use is documented in the 114 successive beach ridges. Rich connections to the land and waters are preserved through subsistence practices.
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Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoCape Krusenstern National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9073182230
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Operating Hours
InfoSince there are no roads into Cape Krusenstern National Monument, the visitor center is located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, AK. From Kotzebue, visitors will charter an air taxi to transport them into the actual national monument which is open 24/7 every day of the year.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Colonization and Settlement, Animals + 6 more
Weather Info
InfoSnow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, w
Getting There
InfoCape Krusenstern National Monument lies within a remote area of northwest Alaska and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean and Chukchi Sea. Visitors generally access the monument via the regional hub in Kot
Location
Info67.4150° N, -163.5038° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website