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Cripple Creek Campground

Campground in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Run by U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

18Campsites

At a glance

OperatorU.S. Bureau of Land Management
AgencyBureau of Land Management (White Mountains National Recreation Area)
Campsites18
Site types12 standard, no electric, 6 tent only no electric
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dump stationNo
Drinking waterYes
FeeYes
Phone(907) 474-2200
Websitewww.blm.gov/visit/cripple-creek-campground
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Cripple Creek Campground

Cripple Creek Campground- Located at milepost 60 o f the Steese Highway, Cripple Creek Campground has 12 first come first served universal design campsites, as well as 6 walk-in campsites. The campground also has a riverside day use area with fishing access along the Chatanika River. Winding through tall white spruce trees along the river between the day use area and the campground is a short interpretive trail for visitors. A class I-II float trip to the Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site at milepost 39 is approximately 25 miles (40 km) long. Occasional low water and log jams may require some boat dragging or portaging.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

Location & directions

Cripple Creek Campground is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.