Ophir Creek Campground
White Mountains National Recreation Area
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.
Nearby Attractions
Put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River, Table Top Trail (3 mile loop non-motorized trail).
Recreation
Fishing, gold panning, hiking, floating, wildlife watching.
Contact Information
Mailing
222 University Ave. Fairbanks AK 99709
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 907-474-2200
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Ophir Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
