The Bettles Ranger Station is situated outside of the boundaries of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, in Bettles, Alaska. This small ranger station and visitor center has exhibits, park-related films, interpretive programs, and trip-planning tools.
Physical Address
Airport Rd Bettles, AK99726
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 30 Bettles, AK99726
Across Airport Road from the Bettles airport
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
September 26–May 31
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:Closed
Closed in winter. Backcountry orientations and Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFCs) are not available at this location until further notice.
Bettles Ranger Station in the Summer NPS Photo / Claire Dal Nogare
The interior of the Bettles Ranger Station has information and exhibits about the park and its wildlife. NPS Photo / Claire Dal Nogare
Bettles Ranger Station has various exhibits, including a large topographic map of the park. NPS Photo / Claire Dal Nogare
Bettles Ranger Station in the winter. NPS Photo
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station
The Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is staffed during the summer season from April through September, typically Monday-Friday, 9-5:30. Here you can learn about the park, and gain advice on hiking routes in the area. Bear Resistant Food Containers are available to borrow as well. Outside display is open year-round.
Physical Address
3030 Main St. Anaktuvuk Pass, AK99721
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 21102 Anaktuvuk Pass, AK99721
The Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is located in the center of the village, on Main Street.
Sunday:Closed
Monday-Friday:9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Open seasonally April-September. Closed October-March.
Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in the summer Bureau of Land Management Photo
Exhibits focus on the Arctic environment NPS Photo / Jenn Borke
Entrance to the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center NPS Photo / Jenn Borke
Exhibits at the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center show animals depend on each other for survival in the unforgiving Arctic. NPS Photo / Jenn Borke
Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Explore world-class exhibits, watch a free informative movie, and receive assistance on your trip planning needs while at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside of the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Physical Address
101 Dunkel Street Fairbanks, AK99701
Mailing Address
101 Dunkel Street Suite 110 Fairbanks, AK99701
Located in downtown Fairbanks, on the corner of Wendell and Dunkel Streets
Sunday:Closed
Monday-Saturday:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Alaska Public Lands Information Center is open year-round.
Entrance to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in the summer. The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center is located inside the building. Angie Cerny/Explore Fairbanks
A national park ranger gives information to park visitors at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center NPS Photo
The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information offers information, orientation, and advice for visitors to Gates of the Arctic NPS Photo / Josh Spice
A National Park Ranger gives a guided tour of the historic Gould Cabin outside of the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center NPS Photo / Eric Tidwell
Interior of the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center lobby, with a painted portrait of Morris Thompson NPS Photo
