Established Camping
Mount Prindle - Steese Hwy
Mount Prindle - Steese Hwy offers camping in a region of Alaska characterized by rugged terrain and expansive wilderness. Temperatures can range from lows of -20°F in winter to highs of 70°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Chena River State Recreation Area.
Description
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 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.
Location
Mount Prindle - Steese Hwy is located in Alaska
Coordinates
65.35599942 N
146.621 W
Detours Nearby
Cripple Creek Campground
1 hr 2 min away
Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
6 hrs 11 min away
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
