Ophir Creek Campground
Ophir Creek Campground is a BLM campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 65.36875, -147.08419
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 907-474-2200
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Accessible facilities
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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. Also nearby is the 3-mile loop trail to Table Top Mountain, with awesome views of the higher peaks in the White Mountains. Ophir Creek Campground also provides river access to Nome Creek for paddlers headed to Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. The campground is maintained during the summer season (Memorial Day thru mid-September) and have hand pump wells, trash cans, and outhouse-style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is not provided. The nearest RV dump station is in Fairbanks. NOTICE: Nome Creek Road repair with midweek closures May – October 2025 Monday – Friday the Nome Creek Road to Ophir Creek Campground will be closed to the public for road improvements and culvert replacement. When planning your visit go to the trail updates webpage for access information, current events and notices about temporary closures or restrictions.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 99 designated routes (109 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins | BLM campground | 6.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Upper Chatanika State Recreation Area | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Mount Prindle Campground | BLM campground | 14 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cripple Creek Campground | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
| Cripple Creek Campground | BLM campground | 14 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.