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Selawik Wilderness

The Selawik Wilderness now contains a total of 240,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Selawik National Wildlife Refuge . All of the Wilderness is in the state of Alaska. In 1980 the Selawik Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. The 2,150,000-acre Selawik National Wildlife Refuge begins at the east end of Kotzebue Bay where the Bering Land Bridge once connected North America to Asia. Here, on land that once felt…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 66.896517, -162.598999

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
  • Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
  • Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
  • Chamisso Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Is Selawik Wilderness reservable?

Selawik Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Selawik Wilderness?

See the map for Selawik Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Selawik Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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