Chicken Gold Camp

Chicken Gold Camp is a tourism operator in Chicken, Alaska, offering a unique wilderness experience centered around the history and natural beauty of the region. Located on Airport Road in the heart of Chicken, the camp functions as an RV park, campground, and cabin rental site, providing guests with direct access to the raw Alaskan landscape. Visitors can explore gold prospecting sites, pan for gold, tour the historic Pedro Dredge, a National Historic Site, walk through an outdoor museum of mining relics, and enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, dog sledding, and viewing the Northern Lights. The camp also features a café serving espresso and fresh baked goods, a gift shop with handmade Alaskan crafts, and occasional wood-fired pizza and micro-brews on the deck. Guests can stay in RV sites, cabins, or apartments, immersing themselves in the rugged charm of a remote Alaskan outpost.

The Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost is built on the site of a 1930s placer gold camp established by the Fairbanks Exploration Company, preserving the legacy of the region’s gold rush era. The Pedro Dredge, once used to mine Chicken Creek, remains a central attraction and a recognized National Historic Site. Guests can participate in daily gold prospecting outings, experience gold panning on-site, and explore the surrounding wilderness, including the scenic 40-Mile Wild & Scenic River and the Fortymile caribou herd. The camp’s offerings reflect the quirky, adventurous spirit of Chicken, a remote community known for its resilience, history, and connection to the land.

Chicken Gold Camp is situated on Airport Road in the center of Chicken, Alaska, just south of the Taylor Highway. The location places it within a rugged, off-grid wilderness setting, surrounded by natural features such as Chicken Creek and the surrounding mountains. The area is known for its dramatic seasonal extremes, including the Midnight Sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter, and is accessible only by road or air, reinforcing its status as a true Alaskan frontier destination.