National parks near North Slope Borough, Alaska
The closest national park to North Slope Borough, Alaska is Gates of the Arctic National Park — about 219 mi (353 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near North Slope Borough
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ivvavik National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Denali National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 690 mi (1110 km) | 16 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Aulavik National Park | 728 mi (1172 km) | 17 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 762 mi (1227 km) | 18 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tuktut Nogait National Park | 770 mi (1240 km) | 18 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 772 mi (1242 km) | 18 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in North Slope Borough
Common questions
What is the closest national park to North Slope Borough?
Gates of the Arctic National Park, about 219 mi (353 km) away and roughly 5 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from North Slope Borough in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.