US Forest ServiceFree
Gates of Arctic Wilderness AK
Bettles, Alaska, Alaska🗓 Jun–Aug
About this site
Wilderness camping above the Arctic Circle in Gates of the Arctic National Park. Zero infrastructure, true wilderness.
Peak season temperatures
54°F
Avg high
41°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Activities
BackpackingAurora BorealisCaribou ViewingFishing
Amenities
Floatplane AccessBear CountryRiver Access
Site types
TentFloatplane AccessBackpack
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jun–Aug
- Peak temps
- 41°–54°F
- Rating
- 5 (14)
- Coordinates
- 67.5534, -151.5712
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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