Best Dispersed Camping near Fort Wainwright, AK

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Fort Wainwright, AK (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

    1. Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

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    Ester, Alaska

    Sections of tbe Steese aod Elliott highways have not yet been paved. Gravel sections are well-maintained and can be driven by two-wheel-drive vehicles. However, you may encounter tight corners, soft road shoulders, and dusty or slippery conditions depending on the weather, commercial traffic, and road-maintenance equipment. Rocks kicked up by other vehicles can crack your headlights or windshield- slow down and keep your distance. Drive with your lights on to increase visibility in dusty or rainy conditions

    Limited Services The Steese and Elliott highways traverse wiId and scenic country, and basic services may be more limited than you are accustomed to. Cell phone coverage is available only near Fairbanks.

    Go prepared! We recommend you carry: • one or two good spare tires mounted on rims • tire jack and tool kit • emergency flares • extra gasoline, oil, and ,windshield cleaner • drinking water and food • emergency camping gear • first aid kit, insect repeller, and sun screen

    The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC) is an integral component of the community of Fairbanks which supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. The interagency partnership embodied as FAPLIC encourages visitors and residents to seek meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences on public lands and inspires to conserve and sustain the natural, cultural and historic resources of Alaska.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping

    3. Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping

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    8 Photos
    6 Saves
    Ester, Alaska

    This mulit-use winter trail follows the Duncan Creek drainage through open meadows and spruce and birch forest. The trail climbs gently for the first ten miles before a steep ascent to a ridgeline with views of the Beaver Creek drainage. This section of trail receives frequent windstorms and portions of the trail may be blown over with drifted snow. From Beaver Creek, the trail traverses a large meadow before crossing the bridge over Windy Creek and onto Wolf Run Cabin. Note that the primary access to the Colorado Creek Cabin is from the Colorado Creek Trail. At mile 14 of the Colorado Creek Trail take the Big Bend Trail 1 mile to the Colorado Creek Cabin.

    Not recommended for summer use due to the abundance of wet lowlands along the trail.

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    Recent Dispersed Reviews in Fort Wainwright

    4 Reviews of 4 Fort Wainwright Campgrounds


    • Riley N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping
      Aug. 7, 2022

      Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping

      Great spot! Lots of beaver activity

      Such a great spot to camp on your journey to the arctic circle. there is a trailhead across the street and then on the other side of the street there is a spot right on the creek with a fire circle already made. The beavers are very active and we caught a few little trout here. Make sure you’ve got bug spray cause they’re BAD up here.

    • Riley N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 26, 2022

      Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

      Very private

      We were the only ones here and tucked away behind all of the trees and fireweed. Road noise was mild and it got fairly dark under the cover of the trees. We didn’t even get out of our van because the mosquitoes were so bad though. We also saw two porcupines here as well.

    • Riley N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
      Jul. 17, 2022

      Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road

      Great sport for fishing and near hot springs

      We stopped here on our way out of Chena hot springs and went fishing. We were the only ones there and it was so peaceful. We really enjoyed it.



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