Cripple Creek Campground
Cripple Creek Campground- Located at milepost 60 o f the Steese Highway, Cripple Creek Campground has 12 first come first served universal design campsites, as well as 6 walk-in campsites. The campground also has a riverside day use area with fishing access along the Chatanika River. Winding through tall white spruce trees along the river between the day use area and the campground is a short interpretive trail for visitors. A class I-II float trip to the Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site at milepost 39 is approximately 25 miles (40 km) long. Occasional low water and log jams may require some boat dragging or portaging.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Tent-only | 6 |
Site guide
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Standard |
| 2 | Standard |
| 3 | Standard |
| 4 | Standard |
| 5 | Standard |
| 6 | Standard |
| 7 | Standard |
| 8 | Standard |
| 9 | Standard |
| 10 | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $12 per night for vehicle sites. $6 per night for walk-in sites |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Directions- Blacktop highway accessible. Campground is at mile 60 on the Steese Highway, northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska.
| Nearest town | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 65.2762° N, 146.6478° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Download the Recreation.gov Mobile App before you leave home to make mobile payments for campsites using Scan&Pay.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFreeman Road Rx
37 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Video
Exploring Cripple Creek: A FULL TOUR of Rocking M Campground
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Recreation
Hiking the short interprative trail along the Chatanika River, fishing, floating, day trip into the Nome Creek Valley.
Nearby
Nome Creek Valley, Quartz Creek Trail, Table Top Trail, Pinnell Mt. Trail, Chatanika River, Nome Creek, Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River Put-in.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cripple Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cripple Creek Campground?
$12 per night for vehicle sites. $6 per night for walk-in sites
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cripple Creek Campground have?
18 sites, including 12 standard sites without power and 6 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Cripple Creek Campground?
Fairbanks, Alaska. Nome Creek Valley, Quartz Creek Trail, Table Top Trail, Pinnell Mt.
Source: Getting there
What if Cripple Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mount Prindle Campground (6.5 mi, partly first-come) and Ophir Creek Campground (14.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby