Polar bears? POLAR BEARS??? Naw. They just don't want campers cluttering stuff up and making their lives more complicated. They fought tooth and claw (so to speak) to keep the public off the Haul Road entirely, and as you might have noticed they're not doing anything to make eating, drinking or gassing up or seeing the sights more convenient either. It's a company town, and we're not a part of the target audience.
You can camp at the pullouts along the highway between Deadhorse and the Brooks Range, or back off all the way into the mountains where it's far more scenic. It's Alaska: there are few, if any, rules.
But do watch out for grizzly bears, of which there are more than a few, especially in the Brooks Range along and off the road. If you see a polar bear, be sure to buy a couple of lottery tickets.
Hope settled life suits you Richard! My KLR is now thoroughly worn out, and I've been suffering terrible cravings for the DL650 currently sitting in my garage at home.
Mark
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