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Ophir Creek Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Fairbanks · Alaska · White Mountains National Recreation Area
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | White Mountains National Recreation Area |
| Location | Fairbanks · Alaska · White Mountains National Recreation Area · 65.36875, -147.08419 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $12 per night for individual sites $24 per night for the group site All sites are available on a first come, first served basis |
| Accessibility | Yes. An accessible toilet and hand water pump are available. |
| Phone | 907-474-2200 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-03.
From the official listing
The Ophir Creek Campground is one of two campgrounds located at either end of the Nome Creek Valley, on the southern edge of the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Nestled in tall white spruce trees on the bank of Nome Creek, the campground includes 20 campsites, including one group site.
From here you can enjoy fishing in Nome Creek or take a short day-hike over to Beaver Creek. Also nearby is the 3-mile loop trail to Table Top Mountain, with awesome views of the higher peaks in the White Mountains. Ophir Creek Campground also provides river access to Nome Creek for paddlers headed to Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
The campground is maintained during the summer season (Memorial Day thru mid-September) and have hand pump wells, trash cans, and outhouse-style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is not provided. The nearest RV dump station is in Fairbanks.
NOTICE: Nome Creek Road repair with midweek closures May – October 2025
Monday – Friday the Nome Creek Road to Ophir Creek Campground will be closed to the public for road improvements and culvert replacement.
When planning your visit go to the trail updates webpage for access information, current events and notices about temporary closures or restrictions.
Directions, from the listing
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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Trip Card — Ophir Creek Campground
Fairbanks · Alaska · White Mountains National Recreation Area
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks · Alaska · White Mountains National Recreation Area |
| Fees | $12 per night for individual sites $24 per night for the group site All sites are available on a first come, first served basis |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/253984 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.