Ophir Creek Campground
5.009 reviewsOphir Creek Campground
Quick Facts
Price
$12 - $24/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Campground is mainta...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Quick Facts
Price
$12 - $24/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Campground is mainta...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Ophir Creek Campground
$12.00 - $24.00 / night
Campsite Fees
$12 per night per standard site (sites 1-19) and $24 per night for group site (site 20); sites are on a first-come basis.
Standard Site Fee$12.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$24.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$36.00
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5.00
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Based on 9 reviews
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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Ophir Creek Campground, consistently giving it 4–5 stars and calling it one of their favorite Alaska campgrounds. They highlight its remote, quiet, riverside setting and beautiful surrounding scenery, while noting it is more primitive and lacks typical RV-style amenities. A few practical issues like mosquitoes, water access, and road conditions are mentioned but do not outweigh the positive impressions."
Fees & Passes at Ophir Creek Campground
$12 - $24/night
Campsite fees
Standard Site
Basic tent/RV spot
Group Site
For large groups
Prices verified December 10, 2025
Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Bureau of Land Management (BLM) website.
Best Time to Camp at Ophir Creek Campground
The campground welcomes visitors during Alaska's golden summer months, from June through mid-September, when the days stretch long and the subarctic landscape comes alive. Plan your visit during this maintained season to ensure access to facilities and the best conditions for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Spring (Mar-May)
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
Best
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.
Planning Tips
- Operating Season: Campground is maintained during the summer season (June through mid-September).
About Ophir Creek Campground
Tucked along the pristine banks of Nome Creek, Ophir Creek Campground offers an intimate escape into Alaska's wilderness with just 20 campsites wrapped in towering white spruce. This seasonally maintained gem serves as your gateway to the White Mountains National Recreation Area, providing essential amenities like hand-pump wells, outhouses, picnic tables, and fire rings for a classic backcountry camping experience.
A small developed campground with 20 campsites including one designated group site; maintained seasonally (June through mid-September).
Weather and SeasonsThe campground welcomes visitors during Alaska's golden summer months, from June through mid-September, when the days stretch long and the subarctic landscape comes alive. Plan your visit during this maintained season to ensure access to facilities and the best conditions for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Natural Features and SceneryWake to the gentle sounds of Nome Creek flowing past your campsite, where cathedral-like white spruce create a natural canopy overhead. Your basecamp sits perfectly positioned at the threshold of the White Mountains National Recreation Area, where the Nome Creek Valley unfolds before you in layers of wilderness beauty. Adventure seekers will find the Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River within reach, while the Table Top Mountain trail beckons with its 3-mile loop, rewarding hikers with sweeping vistas of the White Mountains' dramatic peaks rising against the vast Alaska sky.
Geological RegionNome Creek Valley on the southern edge of the White Mountains National Recreation Area
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Campsite details
AccessibilityAccessible toilet and an accessible hand water pump are available.
Total Campsites20 campsites
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Groups
- One group site (site 20) available
- fee listed as $24 per night on a first-come basis.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutEach campsite includes a parking area, picnic table, and fire ring. There is one designated group site (site 20).
Open and Closed SeasonCampground is maintained during the summer season (June through mid-September).
Walk-in AvailabilitySites available on a first-come basis (walk-up available).
Accomodation available
GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.
Amenities available
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Recreation includes fishing, hiking, floating/paddling, gold panning and wildlife watching; trail access to nearby Table Top Mountain and river put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Hiking
Access to a short day-hike to Beaver Creek and the nearby 3-mile Table Top Mountain loop trail.Fishing
Fishing in Nome Creek adjacent to the campground.Boating
River access to Nome Creek for paddlers and a put-in for floating the Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.Wildlife viewing
Wildlife watching is listed among recreational activities.Water Sports
Floating and paddling on Nome Creek/Beaver Creek.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- Campsites have fire rings; firewood is not provided.
Hazards
General hazardsWater from hand-pump wells is non-potable (non-potable wells).
Weather at Ophir Creek Campground
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Dec 11
Thursday
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 2.3 mph
Mainly clear
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Trash and recyclingTrash cans provided at the campground; no recycling referenced.
Proximity to water featuresLocated on the bank of Nome Creek with river access and the campground serves as a put-in for paddlers headed to Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Campground Map
Ophir Creek Campground
Driving directionsTo 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.
Access via Steese Highway to mile 57, then U.S. Creek Road for 7 miles to Nome Creek Road, then left 12 miles to the campground.Nearby places
Fairbanks — via Steese Highway to mile 57, then U.S. Creek Road 7 miles, then Nome Creek Road 12 miles to the campground.
Nearby supplies
Fairbanks (nearest RV dump station located in Fairbanks)
Reviews from booking and map sources
5.0
9 reviews
Ophir Creek Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly love Ophir Creek Campground, consistently giving it 4–5 stars and calling it one of their favorite Alaska campgrounds. They highlight its remote, quiet, riverside setting and beautiful surrounding scenery, while noting it is more primitive and lacks typical RV-style amenities. A few practical issues like mosquitoes, water access, and road conditions are mentioned but do not outweigh the positive impressions.
Review Summaries
Based on 9 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers praise the gorgeous, remote location with river access, mountain views, and scenic drives in and out. The campground is described as quiet, peaceful, well shaded, and surrounded by nature,...
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Common Concerns
The most frequent complaint is about mosquitoes, described as “lots” and “brutal,” especially in summer. Multiple reviewers also note a lack of amenities such as hookups, and one mentions the water...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Reviewers strongly recommend bringing plenty of mosquito repellent and being prepared for heavy bugs. Campers also advise bringing your own water or planning to filter river water, since the...
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Seasonal Insights
Summer reviews (June–July) frequently mention very high mosquito activity and note current conditions like road work limiting access on weekdays and nearby wildfire impacts. Otherwise, sentiments are...
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Camper Quotes
"One of my favorite campgrounds and very nice and shaded near a river in most spots."
"Quiet, peaceful...lots of mosquitoes!"
"Not for anyone looking for amenities such as hookups, etc."
Based on 9 reviewsAccessibility Features
Several reviews mention the access road: it’s described as a very scenic 7–12 mile drive off the Steese Highway, with one 2025 review noting road construction that restricts access to weekends. No...
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