Arctic Circle Wayside | Alaska

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The Wayside has parking for about 20 vehicles. Although none of the spaces are designated as accessible, the entire parking area should be suitable for people with mobility devices. There is no cell phone reception at the site.

The wooden observation deck is next to the parking area. Angled interpretive signs are attached to the top of the deck’s rails. These may be too high to read from a sitting position.

The site has 2 accessible single-stall pit toilets. Packed-gravel pathways lead to both toilets, and erosion may cause a lip between the gravel and the concrete slab near the toilets’ entry doors. 

All the site’s picnic areas are on packed gravel and have wood and metal picnic tables and a standing grill. The tables have extended ends that can accommodate wheelchair users. There are 3 picnic areas—2 of them have 2 picnic tables and the other has 1 table—and all these areas are about 60-80 feet from the parking lot. 

There is no camping at this site.

Descriptions and photos uploaded October 2026. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.