Aerial view of the Alatna River as it winds through a valley
Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · AK
This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for over ten thousand years. Wild rivers meander through glacier-carved valleys, caribou migrate along age-old trails, endless summer light fades into aurora-lit night skies of winter. Virtually unchanged, except by the forces of nature.
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available16 activities
Park Name
InfoGates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info907-459-3730
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Operating Hours
InfoNo closed times or seasons for Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. Visitor Center hours vary greatly by location and season. See Visitor Center Hours for more information!
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
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Visitor Center: Bettles Ranger Station and Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Arctic Interagency Visitor Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Explorers and Expeditions + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoThe climate of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve is generally classified as arctic and sub-arctic, with exceptionally cold winters, relatively mild summers, low annual precipitation, and ge
Getting There
InfoGates of the Arctic is a wilderness park, with no roads or trails into the park lands, so visitors must fly or hike into the park. Access begins in Fairbanks, Alaska & there are several small airlines
Location
Info67.7596° N, -153.2918° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website