Ophir Creek Campground
Opens for the 2026 season May 22 (Memorial Day weekend) and operates through mid-September. Note: Nome Creek Road west of Nome Creek Bridge is closed to vehicles Monday 6 a.m. through Friday 7 p.m. from June 1 to September 30, 2026 for road construction. Access to Ophir Creek Campground is available on weekends, federal holidays, and September 1-15 during moose season. Expect traffic delays up to 20 minutes when the road is open.
About
Ophir Creek Campground is one of two campgrounds bookending the Nome Creek Valley on the southern edge of Alaska's White Mountains National Recreation Area, about 75 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Nestled among tall white spruce trees on the bank of Nome Creek, the campground provides 20 campsites including one group site, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site features a parking area, picnic table, and fire ring. Facilities include hand pump wells, vault toilets, and trash service. An accessible toilet and hand pump are available. Firewood is not provided, and the nearest RV dump station is in Fairbanks. The campground serves as the put-in for floating Beaver Creek Wild & Scenic River and offers access to the 3-mile Table Top Mountain loop trail with views of the White Mountains' higher peaks. Fishing, gold panning, wildlife watching, and berry picking are popular activities in the area.
Directions
From Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway to mile 57. Follow U.S. Creek Road for 7 miles to Nome Creek Road. Turn left and continue 12 miles to Ophir Creek Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Easterninterior@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 474-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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