Selawik Wilderness
Selawik Wilderness is a 240,000-acre wilderness area in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It rises from about 81 to 2,107 ft. The nearest town is Ambler, 11.2 miles away in a straight line.
Selawik Wilderness map
Selawik 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
- Ambler, AK is the nearest town, 11.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Selawik Wilderness is about 2,107 ft, and its lowest about 81 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Selawik Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 240,000 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, 907-442-3799 |
Getting to Selawik Wilderness
- Ambler, AK is the nearest town, 11.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Selawik Wilderness
- National Park Service unitSelawik Wilderness borders Kobuk Valley National Park.
- Wilderness areaSelawik Wilderness borders Kobuk Valley Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alaska
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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