Imagine the discoveries you will make as you explore Alaska's natural world
with the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center. Situated on the BLM Campbell
Tract, which covers over 700 acres of boreal forest in the heart of Anchorage,
Alaska, the Campbell Creek Science Center offers an immersive outdoor
experience for everyone. You can explore interactive exhibits, attend a
science or nature program, or immerse your students in nature with an outdoor
field trip.

Visit the Campbell Creek Science Center website to learn more.

Imagine the discoveries you will make as you explore Alaska's natural world with the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center. Situated on the BLM Campbell Tract, which covers over 700 acres of boreal forest in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska, the Campbell Creek Science Center offers an immersive outdoor experience for everyone. You can explore interactive exhibits, attend a science or nature program, or immerse your students in nature with an outdoor field trip.  Visit the <a href="https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/campbell-creek-science-center" rel="nofollow">Campbell Creek Science Center website </a>to learn more.

Bird's eye view of the park

BLM Campbell Creek Science Center

The BLM Campbell Tract is a 730 acre Special Recreation Management Area
located in the heart of Alaska’s largest urban area, and provides outdoor
recreation opportunities in a non-motorized natural setting for nearly 500,000
visitors annually. The 12 mile trail system winds through the woods, providing
year-round recreation opportunities on unpaved trails that link to the
adjacent 4000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. Popular
activities in summer include walking, running, mountain biking, orienteering,
horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Popular winter activities include
snowshoeing, fat tire biking, skijoring, and cross country skiing. Dogs and
domesticated animals are allowed but are required to be on a leash or
electronic collar.

The BLM Campbell Tract is a 730 acre Special Recreation Management Area located in the heart of Alaska’s largest urban area, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities in a non-motorized natural setting for nearly 500,000 visitors annually. The 12 mile trail system winds through the woods, providing year-round recreation opportunities on unpaved trails that link to the adjacent 4000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. Popular activities in summer include walking, running, mountain biking, orienteering, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Popular winter activities include snowshoeing, fat tire biking, skijoring, and cross country skiing. Dogs and domesticated animals are allowed but are required to be on a leash or electronic collar.

Campbell Tract Recreation Area- Anchorage, AK

The BLM Campbell Tract is a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area
located in the heart of Alaska’s largest urban area and provides outdoor
recreation opportunities in a non-motorized natural setting for more than
500,000 visitors annually. The 25-mile trail system winds through the woods,
providing year-round recreation opportunities on unpaved trails that link to
the adjacent 4000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. Popular
activities in summer include walking, running, mountain biking, orienteering,
horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Popular winter activities include
snowshoeing, fat tire biking, skijoring, and cross-country skiing.

Pursuant to Federal Register Notice and 43 CFR 2920.1, 5462.2, 8341.1, 8351.2,
8360.0-7 and 8365.1-2; the following activities are prohibited on Campbell
Tract:

  * Use of motorized vehicles except on designated roads
  * Use of firearms, air guns, paint guns, archery equipment, traps, fireworks, or snares
  * Dogs and domesticated animals not on a leash; physical restraints or electronic collars are required
  * Camping, building of fires, building structures/shelters, or the consumption of alcohol
  * Constructing trails
  * Use of dog mushing wheeled carts or vehicles during snow free season
  * Public or private entry onto the Campbell Tract airstrip, heliport, aircraft ramp, and taxiway between the airstrip and the aircraft ramp areas

During the winter, trails are groomed to allow for both classic and skate
skiing. Also, during the winter, visitors to Campbell Tract may have the
opportunity to view world-class dog mushing activities. Campbell Tract is
located near the Municipality of Anchorage's Tozier Track, which is the start
and end point for many dog mushing races and training runs. During the winter,
there are several trails on both Municipality and Campbell Tract lands that
are reserved only for dog mushing activities. These trails are well-marked --
please stay off of them when snow is on the ground! Dog teams move quickly and
silently and cannot stop quickly.

Wildlife viewing opportunities may include sightings of lynx, fox, coyotes,
moose, black and brown bears, local and migratory songbirds, various raptors,
and three species of Pacific salmon. Visitors are encouraged to practice "bear
aware" techniques, including traveling in groups, making noise, and carrying
bear spray. The main access point for Campbell Tract is the Smokejumper
Trailhead, which is located off Elmore Road. Access is also available at the
Campbell Airstrip Trailhead, located off Campbell Airstrip Road.

Parking and visitor information kiosks are available at both trailheads.
Access can also be gained from several points on the adjacent Far North
Bicentennial Park.

The BLM Campbell Tract is a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area located in the heart of Alaska’s largest urban area and provides outdoor recreation opportunities in a non-motorized natural setting for more than 500,000 visitors annually. The 25-mile trail system winds through the woods, providing year-round recreation opportunities on unpaved trails that link to the adjacent 4000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. Popular activities in summer include walking, running, mountain biking, orienteering, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Popular winter activities include snowshoeing, fat tire biking, skijoring, and cross-country skiing.Pursuant to Federal Register Notice and 43 CFR 2920.1, 5462.2, 8341.1, 8351.2, 8360.0-7 and 8365.1-2; the following activities are prohibited on Campbell Tract:<ul><li>Use of motorized vehicles except on designated roads</li><li>Use of firearms, air guns, paint guns, archery equipment, traps, fireworks, or snares</li><li>Dogs and domesticated animals not on a leash; physical restraints or electronic collars are required</li><li>Camping, building of fires, building structures/shelters, or the consumption of alcohol</li><li>Constructing trails</li><li>Use of dog mushing wheeled carts or vehicles during snow free season</li><li>Public or private entry onto the Campbell Tract airstrip, heliport, aircraft ramp, and taxiway between the airstrip and the aircraft ramp areas</li></ul>During the winter, trails are groomed to allow for both classic and skate skiing. Also, during the winter, visitors to Campbell Tract may have the opportunity to view world-class dog mushing activities. Campbell Tract is located near the Municipality of Anchorage's Tozier Track, which is the start and end point for many dog mushing races and training runs. During the winter, there are several trails on both Municipality and Campbell Tract lands that are reserved only for dog mushing activities. These trails are well-marked -- please stay off of them when snow is on the ground! Dog teams move quickly and silently and cannot stop quickly.Wildlife viewing opportunities may include sightings of lynx, fox, coyotes, moose, black and brown bears, local and migratory songbirds, various raptors, and three species of Pacific salmon. Visitors are encouraged to practice "bear aware" techniques, including traveling in groups, making noise, and carrying bear spray. The main access point for Campbell Tract is the Smokejumper Trailhead, which is located off Elmore Road. Access is also available at the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead, located off Campbell Airstrip Road.Parking and visitor information kiosks are available at both trailheads. Access can also be gained from several points on the adjacent Far North Bicentennial Park.

Winter skiing on Campbell Tract is a fun activity!

Winter skiing on Campbell Tract

Dog mushing is one of the many winter activities allowed on BLM's Campbell Tract.

Dog Mushing on Campbell Tract

BLM Campbell Tract in the Fall

BLM Campbell Tract in the Winter

Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area

Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public
Lands Information Centers help visitors and residents to have meaningful,
safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands, and encourages them to sustain
the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers provide trip-
planning, interpretation, and education for all ages.

Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help visitors and residents to have meaningful, safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands, and encourages them to sustain the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers provide trip-planning, interpretation, and education for all ages.

An outdoor view of the Anchorage center, with trees and flowering shrubs in front of the building.

Anchorage APLIC

Hikers on top of Angel Rocks near Fairbanks look out across the landscape of Chena River State Recreation Area

Hikers on Angel Rocks

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, in summer

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