Welcome to the Northern-Moosed RV Park in Fox, Alaska
We are officially OPEN for camping as of May 20, 2013. Temperatures for the week of June 17 are forecast to be in the mid-80s to low 90s, with clear to partly-cloudy skies.
Northern-Moosed is located 12 miles north of Fairbanks, AK on the Elliott Highway - also known as Highway 2. This is the only road north to Prudhoe Bay; it becomes the Dalton Highway, or "Haul Road" about 70 miles north of us. Our official listing in The Milepost is ".2 mile Elliott Highway" - just past the intersection and the truck scale (weigh station) at Fox. We are the farthest-north full service campground on the way to Prudhoe Bay. North up the Dalton there is a BLM (Bureau of Land Management) dry campground about 7 miles beyond the Yukon River with a dump station (currently closed!?) as its only facility, and a campground / RV Park at Coldfoot with power and water (no sewer or dump station, so stop here before you go up!) All other campgrounds are rustic; a few like Marion Creek have pit toilets.
At the Northern-Moosed we're open from May thru September; exact dates are dependent on the weather. In 2012 we opened a bit early for travelers as the weather allowed it; in 2013 Spring Thaw came later in May just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Showers and laundry are always available, of course.
For RVs and camping trailers we have pull-through sites with full hook-ups, 30 amp service. We also have sites with partial hook-ups (water and electric, or electric only) and of course plenty of tent-camping space (charge your electronics inside the main office building). We are motorcycle-friendly, with both owners having many years of distance touring under their belts. Bicycle-friendly too, having ridden the Seattle-to-Portland two-day event several times.
Showers, laundry and restrooms are located in the main building, with an additional remote restroom when you need just a quick break. New for 2013, fresh produce will be available as the garden and weather conditions allow - think July thru September.
[ Banner photo is of Tamarack cone blossoms, with some of the pull-through sites in the background. June- 2013 by Steph Brown ]
At the Northern-Moosed we're open from May thru September; exact dates are dependent on the weather. In 2012 we opened a bit early for travelers as the weather allowed it; in 2013 Spring Thaw came later in May just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Showers and laundry are always available, of course.
For RVs and camping trailers we have pull-through sites with full hook-ups, 30 amp service. We also have sites with partial hook-ups (water and electric, or electric only) and of course plenty of tent-camping space (charge your electronics inside the main office building). We are motorcycle-friendly, with both owners having many years of distance touring under their belts. Bicycle-friendly too, having ridden the Seattle-to-Portland two-day event several times.
Showers, laundry and restrooms are located in the main building, with an additional remote restroom when you need just a quick break. New for 2013, fresh produce will be available as the garden and weather conditions allow - think July thru September.
[ Banner photo is of Tamarack cone blossoms, with some of the pull-through sites in the background. June- 2013 by Steph Brown ]
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Local Events
The June 8 Chili Cookoff hosted by the Fox Lions Club. Has been Postponed. Check back after June 19 for the new Chili Cookoff date. July 6 - Jingle Bell Run fund raiser in North Pole to benefit the Arthritis Foundation Within walking distance are the following services: Fox General Store: Fuel, propane, incidental groceries. Howling Dog Saloon: Open for the summer of 2013. The Farthest North Rock & Roll Bar; great hamburgers and Philly Cheesesteaks, and "brunch" (aka late breakfast) on Sundays. Volleyball in the outdoor beer garden. Check out their website to see what bands are playing and whether any special events are planned. Silver Gulch Brewing Company: local micro-brews and root beer, imported beers, full-service restaurant with excellent food, and a gift shop. Open year-round. Fox Gardens and Gift Shop: Seasonal garden produce available, along with greenhouse and garden tours, flower photo opportunities, and gift shop featuring local photographers - magnets, cards, dominos, t-shirts, blankets, framed artwork and more. Fox Spring: public water from the Fox Aquifer; the sweetest water in Central Alaska, to which all others are compared. Within 3 miles are the following: The Turtle Club: a little over one mile away, this full-service restaurant has the best prime rib in the area. Fantastic salad bar, seafood and escargot are also available. Open year-round. Prime Rib Burgers available Mondays during the summer (May thru September-ish) Tri-Five Burgers: (sorry, not open in 2013) A drive-up burger joint, with car-hop (typically open June thru August). Looks like they may have a new eating area made from an old bus (Alaskan-style architecture). Gold Dredge # 8: Take a train ride, visit this piece of history and learn how the gold dredges fit into the history of gold mining which changed the landscape of Alaska's waterways. Pan for gold with your own poke sack of paydirt. Visit a great gift shop with local Alaskan items available in all price ranges. http://alaska.org/fairbanks/gold-dredge-no8.htm El Dorado Gold Mine: No longer in operation. It has moved and is now combined with Gold Dredge # 8 (see above). |
A little further away...
Hill-Top Truck Stop: On the Elliot Highway five miles to the north, you'll find great food at very good prices; pies are their specialty (try the Fatman Pie... but only if you like chocolate) Felix Pedro Historical Site: Three miles up the New Steese Highway, this public gold panning site includes a historical marker. Felix found the gold that started the Central Alaskan gold rush and established Fairbanks as the then-largest city in Alaska. Don't let the name fool you; he was Italian by birth. His true name was Felice Pedroni. Mt Aurora / SkiLand: Up the New Steese Highway about 9 miles, this is a local ski area and borealis viewpoint in winter; during the summer it's known for its panoramic mountain views and fine berry picking prospects. F.E. Gold Camp: At about 17 mile Steese Highway. Another piece of Alaskan history, with two bunkhouses for early-day miners. Currently closed and listed For Sale. Chatanika Lodge: At about 18 mile Steese Highway, this restaurant has great burgers and other fare; also cabins for rent (call them to check availability). Open year-round. Gold Dredge # 3: Across the road from the Chatanika Lodge, a short hike in (can be seen from the lodge). An excellent photo opportunity and gives you a good feel for the vast amounts of earth that were moved in the search for Alaskan gold. Way up North Dalton Highway (Haul Road): While the Dalton Highway is open year-round you should check local weather and road conditions before traveling the road in winter. Yukon River - the bridge across the Yukon gives great views of the river, but don't stop on it. Since the pipeline crosses the river under the bridge, you're on candid camera - so smile and wave at Homeland Security. The Hot Spot Cafe` - five miles past the Yukon River, and on your left. Don't worry if you miss the first driveway, there's another one. Best burgers on the Dalton Highway, and milkshakes made with real ice cream - YUM! Now open for the summer of 2013. Coldfoot - the town and the truckstop. Make sure you top off your gas tank here. Open year-round. Wiseman - 13 miles past Coldfoot, this historic mining town is worth visiting. Check out the Koyukuk Museum and try your luck at panning for gold. Donations accepted. Deadhorse / Prudhoe Bay - the end of the road. If you make it this far, take the tour to the Arctic Ocean thru the oil fields. Reservations highly recommended; this is a working oil town first and tourist stop second. |