Point Barrow marks the literal top of America — a windswept spit of land jutting into the Arctic Ocean at 71°23′ north latitude. The beach here is a mix of gravel and ice-polished stones, often lined with driftwood that’s traveled thousands of miles down northern rivers. Summer temperatures rarely crack 40°F, and the wind off the ice can cut through any jacket you’ve got.
Access requires flying into Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow) and arranging local transport, as there are no roads connecting to the rest of Alaska. The midnight sun runs from mid-May through early August, while polar night dominates winter months. Respect the local Iñupiaq community and their subsistence activities — this is their backyard, not a tourist attraction.
Northernmost point in the US on the Arctic Ocean.
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | 1052 Kiogak Street, Utqiaġvik, Alaska 99723 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Utqiagvik, Alaska |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Best season | June-August |
| Land manager | Other |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |