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Steese National Conservation Area

A half day’s drive northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, the Steese National Conservation Area (NCA) offers stunning scenery, peaceful solitude, and outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation. The 1.2-million-acre NCA was designated by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act in 1980 to protect the area’s special values, particularly Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River , and caribou habitat. The NCA plays a major role in the annual life of cycle of the Fortymile and White Mountains…

  • State: Alaska
  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 65.48467200000005, -145.41417899999996

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail
  • Ptarmigan Creek Trail Shelter
  • Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River
  • North Fork Trail Shelter
  • North Fork Trail Shelter
  • Mount Prindle Campground
  • Atigun Pass
  • Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River
  • Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River
  • Coal Mine Road/Jarvis Creek
  • Dalton Highway
  • Delta Wild and Scenic River
  • Denali Highway
  • Fort Egbert National Historic Site

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Frequently asked questions

Is Steese National Conservation Area reservable?

Steese National Conservation Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Steese National Conservation Area?

Steese National Conservation Area is located in Alaska. See the map for its exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Steese National Conservation Area?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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