- Gambell is a city located on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Nome Census Area. The city has a population of approximately 700 people. The majority of the population is made up of Alaska Native peoples, mainly Yupik Eskimos. The community is known for its traditional subsistence lifestyle, focusing on hunting, fishing, and gathering. Gambell is also famous for its internationally recognized Native Dance Group, which performs traditional dances and songs. The city is only accessible by air transportation, with regular flights connecting it to Nome and other nearby towns.