Arctic Circle Campground

The Arctic Circle Wayside
Campsite at the Arctic Circle
Campsite with view of nearby hills
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About Arctic Circle Campground

Arctic Circle Campground is located on a beautiful mixed forest hillside at the Arctic Circle. It was fully renovated in 2021. There are some views of nearby hills and the Kanuti Flats. It is located ½ mile east (uphill) from the Dalton Highway and Arctic Circle sign. The campground is a perfect stop for those exploring their way up the Dalton Highway. There are 19 accessible campsites.  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. 

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (8)

What Guests Are Saying

Arctic Circle Campground is a well-maintained and spacious site, offering clean vault toilets and beautiful views, especially from the lower platform. Campers appreciate the privacy between sites and the peaceful atmosphere, with limited other visitors. While there is no water available, the overall experience is highly praised, making it a desirable location for camping enthusiasts.

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John W

July 6, 2026

5

Looks to be a fairly new campground or a renovated one. Clean vault toilets. No water; bring your own. The sites are good and spaced apart well.

Ken I

June 28, 2026

5

site#11. Have lunch at Coldfoot Cafe :-O Nice CG. We were there for the solstice. Numerous open sites arriving late afternoon. Hunting season will be different. Drop clean.

ramon e

June 17, 2026

5

Great site, large parking wth picnic table and fire place.
Good enough space between each spot which gives the needed privacy.
Toilets were clean and there is one at the lower platform and one at the top.
We were at the lower platform and the view is great from that spot.

Hugh M

June 13, 2026

5

Clean bathrooms and nice location on Arctic Circle. Only a couple other campers so felt like we had the place to ourselves.

Christine B

October 3, 2025

5

Love love love this campground. Every site has space. We didn’t use the restrooms but someone told me they were clean. Peaceful. I would go back.

Christine B

October 3, 2025

5

Love love love this campground. Every site has space. We didn’t use the restrooms but someone told me they were clean. Peaceful. I would go back.

Sarah H

September 3, 2025

5

It was my husband's dream to spend the night above the Artic Circle, so we did. This campground is very easy to located but you have to drive back a ways to located the actual camping spaces. Sites are spacious and the vistas were awesome. A black bear greeted us when we drove in, such a treat! Of the 20 or so spaces available, it was us and one other camper.

Sarah H

September 3, 2025

5

It was my husband's dream to spend the night above the Artic Circle, so we did. This campground is very easy to located but you have to drive back a ways to located the actual camping spaces. Sites are spacious and the vistas were awesome. A black bear greeted us when we drove in, such a treat! Of the 20 or so spaces available, it was us and one other camper.

Location Arctic Circle Campground

Address:
Dalton Highway Milepost 115
Fairbanks, AK, 99709
United States

Highway access

The Arctic Circle Campground is accessible via the Dalton Highway, which is a major route in this region of Alaska.

Elevation: 403 feet

Distance to downtown

195 mi drive to downtown Fairbanks (about 4 hr 22 min)

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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