Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Campgrounds

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Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
P.O. Box 220
Nome AK 99762, (907) 443-2522


Special Topics: Fossils/Dinosaurs · Geysers/Hot Springs · Volcanoes ·
Wildflowers · Westward Expansion · Recreation Activities: Boating ·
Camping · Educational Programs · Fishing · Hiking · Hunting ·
Wildlife Viewing · Snow Skiing

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Camping Areas

Cottonwood Shelter Cabin

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use

Ear Mountain Shelter Cabin

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use.

Goodhope

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use.

Grayling Creek

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use.

Kividlo Shelter Cabin

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use.

Nuluk

Open All Year
Details: This cabin is primarily for emergency winter use.

Serpentine Hot Springs

Open All Year

Details

A bunkhouse-style cabin at Serpentine Hot Springs sleeps 15 to 20 people in two sections. A wooden tub for bathing is enclosed in a small bathhouse which is fed by the waters of the hot spring. All cabins are unreserved and bush etiquette may require sharing space with strangers. Camping is relatively unrestricted, with no formal campsites and no developed water, power, or sanitation facilities.Serpentine Hot Springs is remote and potential dangers exist. The area is subject to abrupt and sometimes severe weather changes. Sudden storms can change the pastoral scene into a rugged and hostile environment. The temperature of the water can range from 140 - 170 ° F. Winter ice builds up around the bathhouse, making footing treacherous. Alcohol increases the danger of slipping on ice. It can impair the body's ability to respond appropriately to heat or cold, increasing the possibility of scalding or hypothermia. Remember, medical attention can be days, or even weeks away. Serpentine Hot Springs has always had a casual, relaxed, and sharing atmosphere. Each person shared responsibility of caring for the facilities and left the area in a condition which contributed to the next person's enjoyment. The National Park Service encourages newcomers to respect this tradition. The reward will be a truly unique and memorable experience.

Lodging Options

Additional Information

Operating Hours & Seasons

The park is open year-round. Highest visitation is in June and July; lowest in December, January and February.

Getting There

Plane
The Preserve is vast and access is limited. There are no roads that lead directly into it, and summer access is usually by bush planes and small boats. Winter access is mostly by small planes on skis, by snowmachine, or by dog sleds.

Getting Around
Very often you are absolutely on your own in the Preserve, with few if any links to the outside world. Hiking can be difficult and strenuous, especially across tussock tundra. You must be prepared for varied and changing weather conditions. Use only durable tested equipment and be experienced in its use before you set out.