Operating Hours & Seasons

Noatak National Preserve is open year around. The headquarters office and visitor information center are located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue.

Hours:
Summer Hours (March 16 - November 14): Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
Winter Hours (November 15 - March 15): Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Arctic winter conditions - snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures - exist in the preserve from October through April. Summer temperatures average 54°F, although some days in July may get up to 80°F. Snow or freezing temperatures may occur at any time.