Overview
Cripple Creek Campground sits at Mile 60 of the Steese Highway near Central, offering 18 campsites along Cripple Creek in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce in a remote gold-mining area, featuring fire rings for a simple stay. This campground is a quiet base for campers looking to fish for grayling, hike the surrounding hills, or explore historic mining sites, with Central’s small community nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 60 Steese Hwy, near Central, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Steese Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive northeast from Fairbanks or 20 minutes from Central.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 18 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in Cripple Creek, hike the nearby hills, or enjoy a campfire in this remote setting.
- Nearby Attractions: Central, 20 minutes southwest, offers the Circle District Historical Museum; the Steese Highway provides scenic drives and mining history.
