Marion Creek Campground

Dalton Highway Milepost 180, Coldfoot, Alaska, United States

Marion Creek Campground Portal Sign with trees and mountains in the background
Marion Creek Falls
Marion Creek Campground campsite with picnic table and fire ring.

About Marion Creek Campground

Marion Creek Campground is nestled on the south side of the Brooks Range in the Middle Fork Koyukuk River valley. It offers vistas of the Brooks Range and has access to the nearby undeveloped trail up to Marion Creek falls. The campground is a perfect basecamp for exploring Alaska’s Brooks Range. There are 27 sites, three of which are accessible. The site is located five miles north of Coldfoot. This location is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to claim and purchase a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsites(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as this is a remote area that has limited or no cellular service. More reliable cellular service can be found 5 miles south in Coldfoot.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 11 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Reviews (22)

What Guests Are Saying

Marion Creek Campground, located about 5 miles north of Coldfoot, offers clean facilities and spacious, well-maintained sites, making it an ideal stop along the Dalton Highway. While the "potable" water from the hand pump may have an off taste and can discolor in sunlight, many reviews highlight the campground's beautiful surroundings and helpful camp hosts. Overall, visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and cleanliness, making it a favorable choice for travelers.

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ramon e

June 17, 2026

5

Great campground just few miles from Coldfoot.
Facilities are clean and accessible.
Parking spots are big enough (at least for our rig - Toyota Tacoma with RTT) .
Site is clean and there are enough spots to chose from .

DAVID M

July 10, 2026

5

The campground is about 5 miles north of Coldfoot. The "Potable" water is a hand pump well. The water will have an off taste due to it source being in a gravel bed. Drawing from a gravel bed, while providing a daily supply of iron and minerals (mostly iron), will cause a freshly drawn cup of clear water to turn a brownish color after about 30 minutes in the sun. It is clear water iron that oxidizes (rusting) in the sun. I used it for hand and dish washing, going to coldfoot camp diner to refill a 5 gal jug with filtered potable water.

Location Marion Creek Campground

Address:
Dalton Highway Milepost 180
Coldfoot, AK, 99709
United States

Highway access

Marion Creek Campground is located at mile 180 of the Dalton Highway, which provides direct access to the campground.

Elevation: 341 feet

Distance to downtown

4.8 mi drive to downtown Coldfoot (about 7 min)

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Policies & Rules

General

  • Drinking water is available.
  • Firewood is available for campground use.
  • Camping is limited to 14 days.
  • Campground season from mid-May through end of September.

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