Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost offers a truly authentic Alaskan experience located in the heart of the historic gold mining district. This rustic destination captures the spirit of the Last Frontier, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the region’s rich prospecting heritage. The setting is decidedly rugged and nostalgic, appealing to travelers looking to step away from modern commercial campgrounds and embrace the quiet, wilderness character of the remote Alaskan interior.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in the tiny, eccentric community of Chicken, Alaska, this park serves as an essential stop along the Top of the World Highway. The location is surrounded by vast boreal forests and dramatic mountain vistas, offering a genuine sense of isolation and discovery. Because of its remote placement, the area provides a <strong>prime stargazing environment</strong> and frequent opportunities to witness local wildlife in their natural habitat, making it a dream for photographers and nature enthusiasts.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The facility provides <strong>essential RV hookups</strong> to ensure a comfortable stay while remaining grounded in the local mining aesthetic. Guests can utilize onsite laundry facilities, showers, and a gift shop filled with local treasures. A standout feature is the <strong>historic mining equipment</strong> displayed throughout the grounds, which adds an educational layer to your stay. The camp is designed to prioritize basic comforts, allowing travelers to focus on the surrounding landscape and the quiet atmosphere of the camp.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The primary attraction here is the opportunity for <strong>hands-on gold panning</strong>, a quintessential activity for those visiting Chicken. Visitors can explore the nearby historic downtown area, which offers a glimpse into life during the gold rush era. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding hills, providing access to scenic viewpoints of the Taylor Highway corridor. Whether you are interested in history or outdoor adventure, the proximity to <strong>abandoned mining sites</strong> makes for fascinating day trips.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost is ideally suited for independent travelers, history buffs, and RVers navigating the Top of the World Highway who appreciate <strong>rustic, off-the-beaten-path locations</strong>. It is not designed for those seeking luxury resorts, but rather for explorers who value character and heritage. It is the perfect home base for those planning an extended adventure through Alaska, particularly those who prefer a tranquil atmosphere over high-traffic tourist stops.</p>



Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost is a family-owned and operated business located in the heart of the historic Chicken, Alaska. The camp is situated on the banks of the Forty Mile River, and is surrounded by the majestic Alaska Range. The camp offers a variety of services, including lodging, RV camping, gold panning, and a general store. The camp is also home to the world-famous Chicken Gold Dredge, which is the only operating gold dredge in Alaska. The camp is a great place to explore the history of the area, as well as to experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.

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Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost

Experience authentic Alaskan history at Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost in Chicken, AK. Enjoy gold panning and rustic RV sites on the Top of the World Highway.

Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost: RV Camping in Chicken, AK

we are here for an overnight coming out of Dawson City and heading to TOK. We were able to book site 1 with electric. There are few sites with power or you can boondock. The town and people here are very friendly. We did dinner in the outpost and had a delicious Ruben. We had breakfast "in town" at the cafe. the Coffee is delicious and the egg sandwich was great and filling. We bought a cinnamon roll to go. I would stay here again and recommend this spot to all my friends. It is a nice small home feeling place.  I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.

We arrived in Chicken early this season with the intent to mine Meyers fork and ended up staying for 6 weeks at Chicken Gold Camp on a dry camp site.

The experience exceeded all expectations. We found a lot of gold, including a 1.1g nugget! We brought our own ATV to go to the claim and back but they will drive you for a fee. Ground is rich. Saw a few first timers who were just panning and were able to get over a gram in a day. Pretty cool stuff.

Chicken Gold Camp and the sense of community it provided absolutely enhanced the trip. We made many new friends on the campground. The facilities are well maintained daily and toilet paper/hand sanitizer is provided. Cleanest pit toilets I've ever used. Water is available and tastes really good. Coin operated showers are also very clean and hot. No issues running our generator during non quiet hours when needed.

Overall, we have nothing but good memories from our experience at the camp. Can't wait to go back!

Spent 10 days here and had a blast. The apartment was nice. 2 rooms with 2 twin beds ea and a kitchenette. Shower are nice, hot and only $1 per 2 minutes. Which is cheaper than most truck stops. Mike, Lou and the crew were all fantastic and treated us like family. Randy is a big help out on the claim. Digging was a little tough do to a late spring this year and I think we were the first people there this season but even with limited Digging and permafrost we still found about 12 grams of gold, had an amazing time and will definitely be back. Oh and an awesome gift shop with lots of awesome things

Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost is very remote and one of my favorite spots. The terrain is rugged and beautiful. The wife and I spent 4 weeks there with our camper and our boy (Nugget). The folks who work at the camp are very helpful with answering quesitons and providing assistance when needed. The Outpost has a wide variety of gifts and the food is good. My favortie breakfast was a Scone and Coffee before heading out to the claims. Later in the Summer there is Wood Fired Pizza's in the evening, take that with a cold Beer and life is good.

Highly Recommend! Our family have been traveling to Chicken for over 10 years.  Chicken Gold Camp is always where we stay.  The accommodation are clean and comfy. We usually haul our camper but  have also been known to take quick weekend trips & rent one of the cabins they offer. Our  grown children have now started bring grandkids also.  With 3 generations enjoying all Chicken Gold Camp has to offer no one has ever been bored. It is absolutely beautiful place to unplug & rejuvenating for your soul.

Enjoyed our time’s spent there as Chicken Gold Camp is the real deal there with log cabin rentals, RV spot’s, offsite gold mining opportunities, tours of the bucket line dredge, lots of history, great people, food and stories to be heard. We have always had a great time.

We don’t get to do much in the summer as we to are Alaskan business owners. We make the time to go to chicken gold camp for our get away. Great people, great place and service like no other. You are treated like GOLD there. See you all again soon and I’m planning on digging a couple ounces while I’m there.

Chicken Gold Camp is a magical place for my wife and I. We go up every year for Chickenstock and usually do another fall trip for gold mining, hunting, and fishing. The cabins are nice, outhouses are clean, showers are hot, food is delicious, and beer is cold.

Lovely camp grounds! Outpost is such fun to browse through with beautiful and fun, whimsical gifts for everyone in the family. Friendly service and great coffee and the sandwiches are so yummy! The pastries are tasty too!

We brought our own camping trailer so no staying in rooms although from looking inside they looked really comfortable. My wife and I spent five summers there mining for gold on the camps claim.  We nothing but great memories of being there.  The staff there made us feel like family.  When we did eat at the Outpost the food was great.  I would recommend anyone who wants to have an Alaskan adventure Chicken Gold Camp and Outpost is the place to go.

We had a great time in the camp last year. The problem is that all the services are very restricted. When you arrive you find out that they ask you not to empty the tanks or fill up the water unless strictly necessary as its a remote location. Its understandable but should be advertised more clearly while booking trough the website. Then the wifi pass means its 100mb use, which will last 5minutes, and also is not advertised (or not very clearly). And then for the shower you have to pay, so at the end we didnt get the services that we expected. Other than that The gold panning experience was a lot of fun, the man in charge gave us a really good explanation on how to do it and he was so nice to us that was enough to overcome the inconveniences.

Perfect place to camp if you visit the Top of the world highway.
We drycamped here without electricity or water.
It's more of a big parking lot, but you have your own space and picknick table.
During our stay a lot of gold miners were staying here. Bit loudly sometimes but okay.

If you want, and there are enough participants, you can visit the dredge on their site.

A clean and quiet campground. Bathrooms were messy and extremely small. The shower was $1.00 per minute, and the water was warm at best. The staff was friendly and courteous.  The location is a goldmine.  There is a bar nearby, and the bartender was fantastic. We believe he made the stop worthwhile.

Great people, quirky sights, always a good fun break from town!
I enjoy the gifts especially knowing they are locally made NOT FROM CHINA, wonderful coffee, and food.

This place is amazing! The staff is so nice  friendly and welcoming you will want to come back time and time again. the food is great as well as the selection in the gift shop you will not find a better pizza night on this side of the world!

Spent six nights here in late August.   Worked my butt off, but pulled 4.3 grams of gold.   I would come back here in a heartbeat!   Friendly folks, great pizzas, and plenty of good advice from staff and other prospectors.  Definitely want to come back for Chickenstock!

Great stopover in Chicken! Provided 110 volt power, clean showers and central to most everything in Chicken.  Great campground!

My first Chickenstock! What a great time! A wonderful little Alaskan Secret! We so look forward to coming back next year. If you have some time It's worth the drive! Thank you Chicken Gold Camp for making the experience so positive!

I loved the little shops and antique truck. Nice touch! They were not in full swing yet because it was still to early in the year but his stock looked like he was ready for business. Because of the covid being lifted they are excited to receive visitors. We were greeted by the owner standing on the porch of his business wearing his apron. Friendly Service.

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Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost