Looking for something to do? The Dan Creek Wilderness Lodge has many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest.

Activities

Raft the Nizina River

Use Dan Creek Wilderness Lodge as your rendevous or departure point.

Mountain Hiking

Trails begin at Dan Creek Wilderness Lodge to Boulder Mountain.

Rock Climing

The north side of Dan Creek has several challenging buttes.

Backcountry Exploration
Day trips or overnight exploration of the lost mining camps from the days of the gold rush.

Hunting
Big game species  includes bear, moose, and elk. Wrangell-St. Elias is home to the largest population of Dall Sheep in Alaska.

Salmon Fishing
Local side sloughs are teaming with runs of salmon.

Camping
If you prefer a closer wilderness experience, Dan Creek Wilderness Lodge offers tent platforms, restroom, and outdoor shower facilites. 


Attractions

Historic  Dan Creek Placer Mine
  
Visit the oldest and longest continually operating placer gold mine in Alaska. Pan or dredge for your own gold.

Places of Interest

Chititu Lost Mine

Chististone

May Creek

McCarthy