National parks near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough is one town for park planning. See national parks near Kotzebue — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is Kobuk Valley National Park — about 97.5 mi (157 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Kobuk Valley.
National parks near Northwest Arctic Borough
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 97.5 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Denali National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 494 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 603 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ivvavik National Park | 615 mi (989 km) | 15 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 624 mi (1005 km) | 15 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 627 mi (1009 km) | 15 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 741 mi (1192 km) | 17 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 851 mi (1369 km) | 20 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Northwest Arctic Borough?
Kobuk Valley National Park, about 97.5 mi (157 km) away and roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Northwest Arctic Borough in a day?
Kobuk Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.