13
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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ADA-compliant sites
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Overview
About Mount Prindle Campground
Overview Mount Prindle Campground- The Mount Prindle Campground is one of two campgrounds located at either end of the Nome Creek Valley, on the southern edge of the White Mountains NRA. The campground’s 13 sites are situated among tall willow shrubs, below expansive alpine tundra meadows and Mount Prindle (5,286 feet), making it the ideal spot to begin a trip into the high country. From here you can enjoy gold panning in Nome Creek or explore the nearby Quartz Creek Trail. Campgrounds are maintained during the summer season (June thru mid-September) and have hand pump wells, trash cans, and outhouse-style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is not provided. The nearest RV dump station is in Fairbanks. Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-13) on a first come basis. Directions- To reach Nome Creek from Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway to mile 57 and follow the U.S. Creek Road for seven miles to the Nome Creek Road. Taking a right at the junction, it is 4 miles to the upper end of Nome Creek Valley, the Quartz Creek Trailhead, and the Mount Prindle Campground. Recreation The campground’s 13 sites are situated among tall willow shrubs, below expansive alpine tundra meadows and Mount Prindle (5,286 feet), making it the ideal spot to begin a trip into the high country. From here you can enjoy gold panning in Nome Creek or explore the nearby Quartz Creek Trail. Facilities The campground’s 13 sites are situated among tall willow shrubs, below expansive alpine tundra meadows and Mount Prindle (5,286 feet), making it the ideal spot to begin a trip into the high country. From here you can enjoy gold panning in Nome Creek or explore the nearby Quartz Creek Trail. Nearby Attractions Quartz Creek Trail, Table Top Trail, Nome Creek for fishing, floating, and or goldpanning, put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
- 13 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (13).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Mount Prindle Campground special
Mount Prindle Campground is a BLM-managed gem hidden in the interior of Alaska, accessible via the Steese Highway northeast of Fairbanks. The campground occupies a quiet perch in the boreal forest, where spruce and birch mingle with wild blueberry and fireweed along a network of trails that lead into the surrounding hills. Thirteen sites are spaced along a gravel loop, each offering a generous buffer of forest between neighbors. The atmosphere is unhurried and wonderfully wild, with moose sightings a regular occurrence and the northern sky putting on a show during the long twilight hours of summer. The area around Mount Prindle is excellent for hiking, with trails that climb through the taiga to rocky ridgelines where the views open up across miles of unbroken wilderness. Rockhounds are drawn here by the chance to find quartz crystals in the surrounding hills, a unique bonus that sets this campground apart from others in the region. The camping season runs roughly from late May through September, with the peak of summer offering nearly twenty-four hours of daylight. Mosquitoes can be formidable in June and July, so bring a quality head net and repellent. Sites are first-come, first-served and rarely full, making this an ideal stop for travelers exploring the Steese Highway corridor. Bring all supplies, including water, as services are nonexistent.
Campsite Inventory
13 sites to choose from
Unknown
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Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
907-474-2200
EasternInterior@blm.gov
Getting There
Directions- To reach Nome Creek from Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway to mile 57 and follow the U.S. Creek Road for seven miles to the Nome Creek Road. Taking a right at the junction, it is 4 miles to the upper end of Nome Creek Valley, the Quartz Creek Trailhead, and the Mount Prindle Campground.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Mount Prindle Campground.
How do reservations work for Mount Prindle Campground?
Reservation availability for Mount Prindle Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Mount Prindle Campground?
Mount Prindle Campground currently lists Unknown (13).
Where is Mount Prindle Campground located?
Mount Prindle Campground is in Alaska near Fairbanks. Coordinates: 65.3670, -146.5949.
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