Ophir Creek Campground
White Mountains National Recreation Area — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Fairbanks, AK, AK
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Ophir Creek Campground offers 20 shaded campsites nestled in tall white spruce trees on the bank of Nome Creek, with excellent access to fishing, hiking (including the 3-mile Table Top Mountain loop), and nearby Beaver Creek day-hikes.
Wildlife alert: Hoary Marmot, North American Porcupine, Pine Grosbeak, Spruce Grouse, Myrtle Warbler, American Tree Sparrow
Insider tips for Ophir Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Plan to filter water from Nome Creek as the pump is frequently non-functional Access road improvements underway; verify weekend-only access status before visiting
Skip Ophir Creek Campground if: You need full hookups—no hookups available. You require reliable water infrastructure—pump unreliability is common. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal May through October only.
Best time to visit Ophir Creek Campground: June-September — Official season runs May through October; June 2025 reviews noted weekend access availability during summer months.
Nearby campgrounds: White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins (Fairbanks, AK), Mount Prindle Campground (Fairbanks, AK), Cripple Creek Campground (Fairbanks, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ophir Creek Campground
Cell signal at Ophir Creek Campground (Fairbanks, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Plan to filter water from Nome Creek as the pump is frequently non-functional
Access road improvements underway; verify weekend-only access status before visiting
Official season runs May through October; June 2025 reviews noted weekend access availability during summer months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White Mountains National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White Mountains National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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