National Park · Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park
America’s wildest park — no roads, no trails
StateAlaska
Best seasonJune–August
Don’t missThe Arrigetch Peaks
TerrainArctic peaks, tundra & wild rivers
Gates of the Arctic lies entirely above the Arctic Circle: no roads, no trails, no facilities — pure Brooks Range wilderness reached by bush plane. A true expedition park, for summer only.
What to see
- Brooks Range backpacking
- Arrigetch Peaks
- Wild & scenic river floats
- Bush-plane access from Bettles
- Caribou migration
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.