Best trails in Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley has 61 miles (98 km) of the Kobuk River and three regions of sand dunes. Created by glaciers, the Great Kobuk, the Little Kobuk, and the Hunt River Sand Dunes can reach 100 feet (30 m) high.
Commercial boats or planes are used to access the park. Please contact those services directly to ask about accessibility.
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No fee.
No passes needed.
Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.
Kobuk Valley National Park does not charge an entrance fee, but the Interagency Access Pass allows pass holders to receive a 50% discount on other park amenities, such as camping.
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers. A loaner wheelchair is available.
Many ranger-led programs have assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters available by reservation. Please contact the park at least 10 days in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.
Additional information about accessibility at Kobuk Valley National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/kova/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers. A loaner wheelchair is available.
Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.
