Cripple Creek Campground
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska · 1,207 ft · In White Mountains National Recreation Area
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At a glance
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- Elevation
- 1,207 ft (368 m)1,207 ft368 m
- Land
- Eastern Interior Field Office
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Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
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About
Located at milepost 60 of 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 may require some boat dragging.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Cripple Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Light Snow, 25% chance of rain38°24°
- ThuPartly Sunny then Chance Light Snow, 45% chance of rain34°22°
- FriChance Light Snow, 49% chance of rain34°22°
- SatChance Light Snow, 53% chance of rain30°18°
- SunSlight Chance Light Snow, 22% chance of rain27°14°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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