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Ophir Creek Campground — White Mountains National Recreation Area

Accessible via a rough road from Fairbanks, this Bureau of Land Management campground charges $24 per night and prohibits pets. The forested sites sit along bends in Ophir Creek, with most spots offering direct water access in their backyards. Many individual sites remain shallow and unsuitable for larger RVs, though a group camping area accommodates bigger rigs in a parking lot format.

Campers report well-spaced sites and tidy BLM maintenance standards. The drive from Davidson Ditch provides access to hiking opportunities before reaching the campground. Creek access supports fishing and kayaking activities, while the campground typically remains quiet with a mix of tent and RV users during peak season.

Fee Info

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. (No discounts)

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Ophir Creek Campground — White Mountains National Recreation Area is located in Alaska

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.

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65.368749 N
147.08419 W

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3 hrs 36 min from Fairbanks, AK

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Many campers appreciated the scenic drive, creek access, and peaceful setting. Road access can be rough, and larger RVs may find limited suitable sites.

Melinda S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2023

Beautiful little campground, lightly used

I stayed there for a couple of weekdays in mid-July, and was had the place largely to myself except for a fairly substantial porcupine that wandered through one morning. The spots are well-spaced but most of them are pretty shallow, and not suitable for larger rigs or trailers. I did see one large class C using the group camping area, which is basically a large parking lot with an outhouse and trash bin. But, because many of the spots aren't great they look like they're not getting a lot of use (overgrown). Still, the good spots are great and the campground is as tidy and well-kept as we've come to expect from BLM Alaska campgrounds. Easy creek access!

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Doug B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

Awesome remote spot!

Great little campground, great views, few people and a great price! road in is a bit rough but would definitely do again!

anna C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2018

Labor Day tradition

We camp here every fall. The drive from FAIRBANKS is absolutely gorgeous, especially when you turn off at Davidson Ditch to drive into Ophir Creek Campground. There are great hikes on the way to the campground and when you drive in almost all of the spots have water in their “backyard” since the sites are usually situated on a bend near the creek. There is usually a good mix of RV’s, trailers, and tents. The grounds are kept up nicely and it’s usually pretty quiet.