Crow Creek Gold Mine
Crow Creek Gold Mine, less than an hour's drive south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, is possibly the most popular recreational mining location in Alaska. Thousands of visitors to the mine try their luck each summer at finding those elusive gold nuggets. Crow Creek is Southcentral Alaska's richest gold mine, having produced over 45,000 ounces of gold, and it is far from mined out. The Bureau of Mines estimated Crow Creek has as much as one million yards of un-mined material left. It is likely that more gold remains than has been found so far.
The weather has been fairly good at Crow Creek the last few years, but this area is much wetter than Anchorage, and it is not unusual for it to be sunny in Anchorage and rainy at Crow Creek. Dress warmly and have rain gear available. Areas near the creek can be nearly pest-free on sunny days, but wetter/cooler weather can bring out lots of mosquitoes, so have insect repellent at hand. Sodas are available for purchase, but you must bring any food you wish with you.
Finally, bring your camera! Crow Creek is set in a very beautiful location, and the mine is a popular site for weddings and company events. The buildings and facilities are available for rent for special occasions. Crow Creek is on the Register of National Historic Places, and the old mining camp buildings are the oldest in the Municipality of Anchorage. Many interesting mining relics have been collected from around the mine for viewing.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Website: https://www.crowcreekgoldmine.com/
- Admission Fee: Ages: 13 - 64 $13 ; Children: Ages: 12 & Under $6 ; Senior: Ages: 64+ $11 ; Alaska Resident & Military: With Identification Card $11
- Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 601 Crow Creek Mine Rd, Girdwood, AK 99587
