National parks near Nome Census Area, Alaska
Nome Census Area is one town for park planning. See national parks near Nome — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Nome Census Area, Alaska is Kobuk Valley National Park — about 264 mi (424 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Nome Census Area
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 406 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Denali National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 596 mi (959 km) | 14 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 748 mi (1204 km) | 18 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ivvavik National Park | 772 mi (1242 km) | 18 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 774 mi (1245 km) | 18 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 895 mi (1440 km) | 21 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nome Census Area
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nome Census Area?
Kobuk Valley National Park, about 264 mi (424 km) away and roughly 6 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nome Census Area in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.