National Park · Alaska
Kobuk Valley National Park
Arctic sand dunes & caribou migration
StateAlaska
Best seasonJune–September
Don’t missThe Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
TerrainArctic dunes, river & tundra
Kobuk Valley is one of the least-visited parks anywhere — Arctic sand dunes and a great caribou migration crossing the Kobuk River, with no roads, trails, or services. A fly-in summer wilderness.
What to see
- Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
- Caribou migration crossings
- Kobuk River floats
- Bush-plane access
- Onion Portage
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.