Noatak Wilderness
Noatak Wilderness is a 5,814,000-acre wilderness area in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It rises from about 135 to 6,242 ft. The nearest town is Red Dog Mine, 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Noatak Wilderness map
Noatak Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Red Dog Mine, AK is the nearest town, 6.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Noatak Wilderness is about 6,242 ft, and its lowest about 135 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Black Mountain, about 4,946 ft.
Who manages Noatak Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 5,814,000 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | National Park Service, 907-442-3890 |
Getting to Noatak Wilderness
- Red Dog Mine, AK is the nearest town, 6.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Noatak Wilderness
- Black Mountain summit
- Thunder Mountain summit
- Siniktanneyak Mountain summit
- Noatak Canyon canyon
- Grand Canyon canyon
- Akaluovik Lakes lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Noatak Wilderness
- National Park Service unitNoatak Wilderness lies inside Noatak National Preserve.
- National Park Service unitNoatak Wilderness borders Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve.
- Wilderness areaNoatak Wilderness borders Gates of the Arctic Wilderness.
- National Park Service unitNoatak Wilderness borders Kobuk Valley National Park.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alaska
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