20
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Ophir Creek Campground
Overview Ophir Creek Campground- The Ophir Creek Campgr ound is one of two campgrounds located at either end of the Nome Creek Valley, on the southern edge of the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Nestled in tall white spruce trees on the bank of Nome Creek, the campground includes 20 campsites, including one group site. From here you can enjoy fishing in Nome Creek or take a short day-hike over to Beaver Creek. Also nearby is the 3-mile loop trail to Table Top Mountain, with awesome views of the higher peaks in the White Mountains. Ophir Creek Campground also provides river access to Nome Creek for paddlers headed to Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. The campground is maintained during the summer season (June through 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. Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA) Yes. An accessible toilet and hand water pump are available. Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-19) on a first come basis. $24 for group site 20 per night 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 left at the junction, it is 12 miles to the Ophir Creek Campground and the put-in for floating Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. Recreation Fishing, gold panning, hiking, floating, wildlife watching. Facilities Fishing, gold panning, hiking, floating, wildlife watching. Nearby Attractions Put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River, Table Top Trail (3 mile loop non-motorized trail).
- 20 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (20).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Ophir Creek Campground special
At the end of a gravel road outside Fairbanks, Ophir Creek Campground stands as a quiet gateway to one of Alaska's premier backcountry hiking experiences. This 20-site campground marks one end of the Pinnell Mountain Trail, a 27-mile ridgeline traverse through the White Mountains that offers some of the most expansive tundra views in interior Alaska. The campground itself is modest and unpretentious, exactly what you want when the wilderness right outside your tent is this spectacular. Sites are spaced among boreal spruce and birch, with Ophir Creek running nearby, its clear water a welcome companion on warm summer evenings. The setting is classic interior Alaska, where the landscape feels impossibly vast and the silence runs deep. Summer visitors enjoy the remarkable gift of extended daylight. Around the solstice, the sun barely dips below the horizon, giving you nearly twenty-four hours of golden light for hiking, fishing, and exploring. Wildflowers carpet the tundra in July, and blueberry picking in August is a beloved tradition. Wildlife encounters add to the sense of remoteness. Moose, caribou, and the occasional black bear pass through the surrounding country, and birders will find a surprising diversity of species in the boreal forest and alpine zones. The campground is typically accessible from late May through September, though conditions vary with the season. For hikers preparing to tackle the Pinnell Mountain Trail or travelers simply seeking an authentic taste of the Alaskan interior, Ophir Creek Campground is a destination that delivers on the promise of true northern wilderness.
Campsite Inventory
20 sites to choose from
Unknown
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Reservable
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Accessible
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 left at the junction, it is 12 miles to the Ophir Creek Campground and the put-in for floating Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Ophir Creek Campground.
How do reservations work for Ophir Creek Campground?
Reservation availability for Ophir Creek Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Ophir Creek Campground?
Ophir Creek Campground currently lists Unknown (20).
Where is Ophir Creek Campground located?
Ophir Creek Campground is in Alaska near Fairbanks. Coordinates: 65.3688, -147.0842.
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