State: Alaska
Address 1: Mile 14 Hatcher Pass Road
City: Willow
Phone: 907-269-8400
Open: May through Sept
Number of Sites: 10
Camp URL: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/matsu/goldminttrl.htm
Full Hook: Yes
Gold Mint Trailhead is located in the Hatcher Pass East Management Area.
Hatcher Pass Road Conditions: Please note that only the Palmer-Fishhook Road from the Palmer side to Independence Mine State Historical Park is paved. This road is open year-round except for the last mile to Independnece Mine in winter months. Four-wheel-drive is recommended in winter months. The Hatcher Pass Road from Mile 17.5 to Mile 32.5 is a rough, gravel, narrow and steep road that is not maintained in the winter (closed) In the summer, the road is open but expect slow passage. Use of RV’s or large vehicles in not recommended.
Facilities:
ADA Facility – Yes
75,000 Acres
10 Campsites
No RV size limit
Daily Parking Fee
Picnic Sites –
Toilets –
Water
Trails
Activities:
Camping
Day Use
Hiking
Driving Directions: George Parks Highway, north to Hatcher Pass Road turn right, located at mile 14 Hatcher Pass Road.