Ophir Creek Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Fairbanks, AK · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping
Style Dump Station

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

65.368749, -147.08419 · 222 University Ave , Fairbanks , AK 99709

Description

The Ophir Creek Campground 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 (Memorial Day 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.

 

NOTICE: Nome Creek Road repair with midweek closures May – October 2025

Monday – Friday the Nome Creek Road to Ophir Creek Campground will be closed to the public for road improvements and culvert replacement.

When planning your visit go to the trail updates webpage for access information, current events and notices about temporary closures or restrictions.

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.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING PICNICKING

Details

Fee$12 per night for individual sites $24 per night for the group site All sites are available on a first come, first served basis
Phone907-474-2200
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessYes. An accessible toilet and hand water pump are available.

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Ophir Creek Campground 0.0 mi · BLM · 20 sites
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Mount Prindle Campground 14.1 mi · BLM · 13 sites
Mount Prindle Campground 14.1 mi · BLM
Cripple Creek Campground 14.1 mi · BLM
Cripple Creek Campground 14.1 mi · BLM · 18 sites