Kobuk Valley National Park
Arctic sand dunes rise above the tundra in one of America's most remote and surreal national parks.
Quick Info
Highlights
- Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
- Western Arctic Caribou Herd migration
- Kobuk River floating and paddling
- Little Kobuk and Hunt River Sand Dunes
- Onion Portage archaeological site
Park Map
Explore trailheads, hotels, and points of interest
About Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park protects 1.75 million acres of remote Arctic wilderness, including the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, a 25-square-mile expanse of sand rising up to 100 feet above the surrounding boreal forest. The park straddles the Kobuk River corridor, an ancient caribou migration route used by the Western Arctic Caribou Herd.
Explore More
Where to Stay
View all hotelsWestmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
$$Full-service hotel in Fairbanks with two restaurants and a bar, providing a comfortable overnight before connecting flights to Kotzebue and onward air taxi to Kobuk Valley.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
$$Modern suites with kitchenettes near the Chena River in Fairbanks. Offers free breakfast, indoor pool, and airport shuttle for travelers connecting to Kotzebue.
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
$$Highly rated 3-star lodge on the Chena River in Fairbanks with a sauna, steam room, garden, and free airport shuttle. An excellent staging point for Arctic park adventures.