88% (34) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near College
The Coop Camp
1. The Coop Camp
98%
(33)
44mi from College · 1 site
Nearly five acres surrounded by pristine Alaska-state land, and within short trekking distance of the famous Nenana river. Toghotthele mountain stands nearby, with some impressive hiking trails to be explored! The Tanana River is in short driving distance (3 miles) of the Coop Camp, as is shopping, a cultural museum and historical centers.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$119
/ night
Dragonfly Cabin
2. Dragonfly Cabin
2.5mi from College · 1 site
This cozy, pet-friendly tiny home is located on 90 acres of private woodlands only 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping centers and only 5 minutes from the University. All of the woodwork, metalwork, and furniture was handbuilt by us and our friends and it has wifi, a full kitchen, and outhouse. Designed for the adventurous who appreciate craft and want to experience the Fairbanks lifestyle, the trails to our woods begin right outside your door for you and your pets to explore!
You can watch the aurora from the warmth of your bed, from the fire pit, or from one of the clearings in the woods a few minutes' walk away with your furry friends. You can ski on our trails in winter or walk them in summer (be prepared for wet feet!) and discover the fascinating complexity of the ecosystem here. Here you can also see the impacts of climate change on our landscape firsthand, as the permafrost in our woods is melting, causing deep depressions and tilting trees.
The cabin likely has everything you need for cooking including a hot plate, microwave, small oven, pots and pans, utensils, etc. There is water at the sink from a cistern and bucket underneath that must be emptied when full.
The is no indoor toilet, but a comfortable, clean outhouse is only a few steps from your door. There is also no shower, but the laundromat only a few miles away has private showers for only a few dollars.
Pets are welcome! We do ask that they not sleep in the bed as pet hair can be impossible to remove from sheets, that you do not leave your pets unattended in the cabin, and that you pick up after them. You can walk them off leash in our woods, though keep in mind there are lots of squirrels, bunnies, and other wildlife that live there, and we ask you keep them on leash if walking within our neighborhood.
The cabin is only a block away from a bus stop as well as a bike trail that will take you into the heart of town.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$65
/ night
Sven's Basecamp Hostel
3. Sven's Basecamp Hostel
75%
(12)
3mi from College · 23 sites · Tents, Lodging
Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Beaulieu Cabin
4. Beaulieu Cabin
6.4mi from College · 1 site
The Beaulieu — beautiful place — cabin sits on a ridge with views of the Alaska Range, Alaska Railroad, and opportunities to catch the Aurora. 5 minutes to Moose Mountain and 20 to the top of Murphy Dome, this stay gives rural Fairbanks living at its best. The cabin has a live roof that keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer.
Note this is a classic Fairbanks dry cabin, meaning there’s no running water. Water for cooking and drinking is provided, as well as an outhouse.
Toilets
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
$96
/ night
88% (34) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near College
The Coop Camp
1. The Coop Camp
98%
(33)
44mi from College · 1 site
Nearly five acres surrounded by pristine Alaska-state land, and within short trekking distance of the famous Nenana river. Toghotthele mountain stands nearby, with some impressive hiking trails to be explored! The Tanana River is in short driving distance (3 miles) of the Coop Camp, as is shopping, a cultural museum and historical centers.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$119
/ night
Dragonfly Cabin
2. Dragonfly Cabin
2.5mi from College · 1 site
This cozy, pet-friendly tiny home is located on 90 acres of private woodlands only 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping centers and only 5 minutes from the University. All of the woodwork, metalwork, and furniture was handbuilt by us and our friends and it has wifi, a full kitchen, and outhouse. Designed for the adventurous who appreciate craft and want to experience the Fairbanks lifestyle, the trails to our woods begin right outside your door for you and your pets to explore!
You can watch the aurora from the warmth of your bed, from the fire pit, or from one of the clearings in the woods a few minutes' walk away with your furry friends. You can ski on our trails in winter or walk them in summer (be prepared for wet feet!) and discover the fascinating complexity of the ecosystem here. Here you can also see the impacts of climate change on our landscape firsthand, as the permafrost in our woods is melting, causing deep depressions and tilting trees.
The cabin likely has everything you need for cooking including a hot plate, microwave, small oven, pots and pans, utensils, etc. There is water at the sink from a cistern and bucket underneath that must be emptied when full.
The is no indoor toilet, but a comfortable, clean outhouse is only a few steps from your door. There is also no shower, but the laundromat only a few miles away has private showers for only a few dollars.
Pets are welcome! We do ask that they not sleep in the bed as pet hair can be impossible to remove from sheets, that you do not leave your pets unattended in the cabin, and that you pick up after them. You can walk them off leash in our woods, though keep in mind there are lots of squirrels, bunnies, and other wildlife that live there, and we ask you keep them on leash if walking within our neighborhood.
The cabin is only a block away from a bus stop as well as a bike trail that will take you into the heart of town.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$65
/ night
Sven's Basecamp Hostel
3. Sven's Basecamp Hostel
75%
(12)
3mi from College · 23 sites · Tents, Lodging
Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Beaulieu Cabin
4. Beaulieu Cabin
6.4mi from College · 1 site
The Beaulieu — beautiful place — cabin sits on a ridge with views of the Alaska Range, Alaska Railroad, and opportunities to catch the Aurora. 5 minutes to Moose Mountain and 20 to the top of Murphy Dome, this stay gives rural Fairbanks living at its best. The cabin has a live roof that keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer.
Note this is a classic Fairbanks dry cabin, meaning there’s no running water. Water for cooking and drinking is provided, as well as an outhouse.
Toilets
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
$96
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
J
Jonathan
February 2025
3 nights at The Coop Camp
The cabin was great and Eric was very communicative. Overall a very positive experience. Highly recommended.
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