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Noatak National Preserve
PO Box 1029
Kotzebue AK 99752, 907-442-3890
Recreation Activities: Boating · Camping · Fishing ·
Hiking · Hunting · Wildlife Viewing
Camping AreasOperating Hours & Seasons
Noatak National Preserve is open year around. The headquarters office, located in Kotzebue, hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Visitor Center, also located in Kotzebue, is open for the summer and hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, closed Sunday & Monday. Arctic winter conditions - snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures exist in the park from October through April. Snow or freezing temperatures may occur any time, even in summer.
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Getting There
PlaneCommercial airlines provide service from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Nome or Kotzebue. From Kotzebue to the Parklands, fly with various air taxi operators. There are scheduled flights to villages and chartered flights to specific park areas. Summer access may include motorized/non-motorized watercraft, aircraft, or by foot. Winter access may include snowmobiles, aircraft or by foot.