Mount Prindle Campground
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 non-potable water, trash cans, and outhouse-style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
Site guide
13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
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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 | Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-13) on a first come basis. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 65.3670° N, 146.5949° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Firewood is not provided.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFreeman Road Rx
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
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Prindle Campground Trail
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Nearby
Quartz Creek Trail, Table Top Trail, Nome Creek for fishing, floating, and or goldpanning, put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mount Prindle 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 Mount Prindle Campground?
Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-13) on a first come basis.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mount Prindle Campground have?
13 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Mount Prindle Campground?
Fairbanks, Alaska. Quartz Creek Trail, Table Top Trail, Nome Creek for fishing, floating, and or goldpanning, put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Source: Getting there
What if Mount Prindle Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cripple Creek Campground (6.5 mi, partly first-come) and Ophir Creek Campground (14.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby