Overview
Gold Mint Trail & Camping sits at Mile 13.7 of Hatcher Pass Road, offering 10 wooded sites near the Little Susitna River in Alaska’s Hatcher Pass area. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce and alpine meadows with access to the Gold Mint Trail, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a scenic stay. This campground is a tranquil base for campers looking to hike to Mint Glacier, fish the river, or explore the historic mining relics of this rugged Interior region.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 13.7 Hatcher Pass Rd, near Palmer, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Hatcher Pass Road; it’s about a 1.5-hour drive north from Anchorage or 30 minutes from Palmer.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 10 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the river.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in the Little Susitna River, hike the 8-mile Gold Mint Trail to Mint Glacier, or enjoy a campfire with mountain views.
- Nearby Attractions: Hatcher Pass offers the Independence Mine State Historical Park for mining history; Palmer, 30 minutes south, provides the Musk Ox Farm and local markets.
