Ophir Creek Campground
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Key facts
Where is it?
Coordinates: 65.368749, -147.08419. Part of: White Mountains National Recreation Area (Bureau of Land Management). Directions from the source: <p><strong>Directions-</strong>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.</p>
What facilities are there?
Not listed — check official source.
About — from the official source
Overview Ophir Creek Campground- 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 (June through mid-September) and have hand pump non-potable 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. Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA) Yes. An accessible toilet and hand water pump are available. Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-19) on a first come basis. $24 for group site 20 per night on a first come basis. Directions- 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. Recreation Fishing, gold panning, hiking, floating, wildlife watching. Nearby Attractions Put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River, Table Top Trail (3 mile loop non-motorized trail).
Fees
Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-19) on a first come basis. $24 for group site 20 per night on a first come basis. (No discounts)
Reservations
This facility is listed as reservable on Recreation.gov.
Contact
Phone: 907-474-2200
Website: Not listed
Email: Easterninterior@blm.gov
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