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Fast Facts

Nearest City Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
Last Site Visit Never
Annual Visitation 10,942 in 2007 (view all years)
Creation Date December 2, 1980
Total Area 8,472,506 acres
Entrance Fee None
Lowest Elevation Unknown
Highest Elevation 8,510 feet, on Mount Igikpak
Highest Average Temperature 71°F, in July
Lowest Average Temperature -19°F, in January
Record High Temperature 93°F, in 1986
Record Low Temperature -70°F, in 1975
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Area Weather Information


Park Evolution

1978: Gates of the Arctic National Monument created
1980: Redesignated Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve

Phone Numbers & Addresses


Mailing Address

Bettles Ranger Station
P.O. Box 26030
Bettles, AK 99726

Visitor Information

(907) 692-5494
(907) 692-5400 (Fax)

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