This 8-site BLM campground sits at mile 147.5 on the Steese Highway, right alongside Sourdough Creek. Sites are basic but well-spaced among spruce trees, each with a fire ring and picnic table. The creek runs clear and cold, offering decent grayling fishing in late spring and early summer. Most sites can handle medium-sized rigs, though a few are better suited for tents or smaller trailers.
Popular with hunters during fall season and gets busy on weekends when Fairbanks folks head out for fishing. No water or trash service, but there’s a vault toilet. The campground typically opens late May and closes by mid-September depending on weather conditions.
Creek-side camping on the Steese Highway
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Steese Highway, Central, Alaska Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Central, Alaska |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 8 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |