Marion Creek Campground
Gold panning · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
Marion Creek Campground is listed in the federal Recreation Information Database with gold panning as an activity. Check current collecting or panning rules with the managing agency.
| Type | Gold panning (Campground with gold panning listed as an activity (RIDB)) |
|---|---|
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 67.31679, -150.15905 (map) |
| Managed by | Call to confirm |
| Fees | $12 per night. First come first serve only. Campground is open from mid-May through end of September (depending on snowfall). |
| Hours | Call to confirm |
| Phone | Not listed in source |
| Website | https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10191011 |
About this site
Overview Marion Creek Campground is nestled on the south side of the Brooks Range in the Middle Fork Koyukuk River valley. It offers vistas of the Brooks Range and has access to the nearby undeveloped trail up to Marion Creek falls. The campground is a perfect basecamp for exploring Alaska’s Brooks Range. There are 27 sites, three of which are accessible. The site is located five miles north of Coldfoot. This location is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to claim and purchase a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsites(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as this is a remote area that has limited or no cellular service. More reliable cellular service can be found 5 miles south in Coldfoot. …
Description from Recreation Information Database (RIDB).
Directions
Marion Creek Campground is located at mile 180 of the Dalton Highway. It is 5 miles past the village of Coldfoot, on the east side of the highway.
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
Nearby sites
- White Mountains National Recreation Area – Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, 159 mi
- Mount Prindle Campground – Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK, 167 mi
- Cripple Creek Campground – Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, 171 mi
- Gold Panning Attraction (Tok, AK) – Tok, AK, 342 mi
- Agate Beach County Park (Lopez Island, WA) – San Juan County, WA, 1617 mi
Source: RIDB record 10191011 (Recreation.gov / RIDB, public domain). Data retrieved 2026-11-04.