Noatak National Preserve

As one of North America’s largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature some of the Arctic’s finest arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a National Wild and Scenic River. It offers stunning wilderness float-trip opportunities – from deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.

Noatak River cuts through a green tundra landscape with distant mountains.

About Noatak National Preserve

As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a National Wild and Scenic River. It offers stunning wilderness float-trip opportunities - from deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.

Quick Facts

Location: AK
Designation: National Preserve

Operating Hours

Public access to Noatak National Preserve is open year-round, 24-hours a day.

Wednesday: All Day
Monday: All Day
Thursday: All Day
Sunday: All Day
Tuesday: All Day
Friday: All Day
Saturday: All Day

Activities

Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Flying Fixed Wing Flying Hands-On Arts and Crafts Hiking Backcountry Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Park Film Museum Exhibits

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