Five Mile Campground
Five Mile Campground is located approximately 4 miles north of the Yukon River crossing, at Dalton Highway milepost 60. Newly improved in 2022, it offers a vault toilet, potable water in an artesian well, the only RV dump station along the Dalton Highway, and 7 gravel campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. A campground host may be present from late May to early September. Repairs are being scheduled as soon as possible but until those repairs are made, the dump station will not be available for use. Thank you for your understanding.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | No fee |
| Accessibility | Accessible sites available |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Fairbanks, travel north a total of 84 miles on the Steese (AK-6) and Elliott (AK-2) Highways to the Dalton Highway Junction and turn right onto the Dalton (AK-11). Continue to milepost 60, 4 miles north of the Yukon River. Campground is accessed via the second gravel road on the left (west) side of the highway.
| Nearest town | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 65.9185° N, 149.8280° W · Directions ↗ |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Five Mile Campground?
No. Five Mile Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Five Mile Campground?
Nothing. Five Mile Campground is listed as free. No fee
Are there accessible sites at Five Mile Campground?
Accessible sites available.
What is the nearest town to Five Mile Campground?
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Five Mile Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Arctic Circle Campground (51.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby