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Cripple Creek Campground

Campsite in Cripple Creek Campground
Interpretation Sign
River walking trail
HWY Sign
Water Pump

Featured amenities

River Access
Fire Pit

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.The campground is maintained during the summer season, June through mid-September. The campground has a hand pump well for non-potable water, trash cans, and outhouse style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings.Fees- $12 per night per site (sites 1-12) on a first come basis.          $6 per night per walk in site (Walk-in-sites T1-T-6) on a first come basis.Directions- Blacktop highway accessible. Campground is at mile 60 on the Steese Highway, northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 16

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Location Cripple Creek Campground

Address:
222 University Ave.
Fairbanks, AK, 99709
United States

Highway access

Cripple Creek Campground is located along the Steese Highway, which provides direct access to Fairbanks and connects to other major routes in the region.

Latitude & Longitude: 65.2762 / -146.648

Elevation: 377 feet

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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