Bering Land Bridge National Preserve NPS / Roy Wood
About this site

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroad that greatly influenced the distribution of life in the Western Hemisphere during the Pleistocene Epoch. It is a vital landscape for Indigenous communities who depend on the land just as their ancestors did for many generations. It is a wild and eco

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Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

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Free — you won’t need your pass here.

Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Where it is
65.9609, -164.4086
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The Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center is located in Nome, AK. Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached via a commercial flight. The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located about a mile from Nome Airport. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is located in the northern portion of th

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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Bering Land Bridge National Preserve — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

No Is there a fee at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve?

No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Yes Can you camp at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Serpentine Hot Springs Boardwalk. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

Depends Can you bring a dog?

Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.

No Are drones allowed?

No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.

Yes What are the hours?

Bering Land Bridge Preserve is open 24/7 year round. Due to its remote location accessing the preserve can be challenging, costly and time consuming.

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