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Gates of the Arctic National Park and PreserveRanger view a valley with the Arregetch Peaks behind.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Camping
A tent and two campers on a sunny and cold day with a snowy mountain in the distance.
NPS Photo Don Pendergrast
Fall camping in the Brooks Range

There are no designated campsites in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.  Camping usually takes place in conjunction with other recreational activities. Camping in the arctic requires planning, preparation and care in order to protect the visitor and the fragile arctic ecosystem.

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Chert projectile point  

Did You Know?
Chert is a fine-grained rock used by the prehistoric inhabitants of the Brooks Range to create tools like scrapers, knives and spear points. The Brooks Range contains one of the richest deposits of "tool quality" chert in the world.

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Last Updated: July 20, 2007 at 16:49 EST