Is Five Mile Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Five Mile Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Five Mile Campground?

Five Mile Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Five Mile Campground have?

Five Mile Campground has 7 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Five Mile Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Five Mile Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Five Mile Campground?

Five Mile Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water, Dump Station. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Five Mile Campground

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440 ft

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440 ft

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7 campsites

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Unknown

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Five Mile Campground

65.9185, -149.8280

Nearby places

Fairbanks — 84 miles

Yukon River crossing — 4 miles (south)

Weather at Five Mile Campground

Best Time to Camp at Five Mile Campground

Best season: summer. Summer offers the best combination of mild weather, long daylight, and full access to the Dalton Highway and nearby Yukon River — expect daytime highs commonly between 50–75°F and near-continuous daylight in June/early July. This is prime time for roadside camping, river fishing, day hikes into the boreal forest, wildlife viewing, and using the campground's potable artesian water and picnic/fire facilities. Crowds remain light compared with road-accessed parks farther south, but expect increased Peak months: July, June, August Avoid: December, January, February

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Mild temps (50–75°F) and near-continuous daylight; ideal summer use noted.

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About Five Mile Campground

Five Mile Campground sits at mile 60 of the Dalton Highway, four miles north of the Yukon River crossing. The campground has seven gravel sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. An artesian well provides potable water, and there's an RV dump station (currently offline). Improvements were made in 2022.

The facility contains seven gravel campsites and includes an RV dump station, indicating accommodation of RVs and general campsite use.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers the best combination of mild weather, long daylight, and full access to the Dalton Highway and nearby Yukon River — expect daytime highs commonly between 50–75°F and near-continuous daylight in June/early July. This is prime time for roadside camping, river fishing, day hikes into the boreal forest, wildlife viewing, and using the campground's potable artesian water and picnic/fire facilities. Crowds remain light compared with road-accessed parks farther south, but expect increased Peak months: July, June, August Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation440 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a practical roadside location in Alaska's Interior boreal forest at 440 feet elevation. The Yukon River flows minutes to the south. Sites face open subarctic terrain with views of the surrounding northern landscape. The setting is sparse and functional rather than scenic, designed for Dalton Highway travelers needing a place to stop. In summer, you'll get nearly continuous daylight in June and early July.

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Newly improved in 2022, Five Mile Campground provides a vault toilet, potable water from an artesian well, the only RV dump station along the Dalton Highway, and seven gravel campsites each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A campground host may be present from late May to early September.

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Dalton Highway travelers who need a clean, free overnight with potable water and a fire ring before or after crossing the Yukon. Summer is the window: mild temps, endless daylight, and a host on-site through early September.

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RVers counting on the dump station should know it's been offline since a 2023 damage report, with no confirmed repair timeline. It's the only dump station on the Dalton, so plan your tank capacity accordingly.

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