Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Alaska, United States
4.5 (522 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #7 in Fairbanks Nature & Wildlife Areas
Fun hiking
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a 2,000 acre refuge on the site of the historic Creamer's Dairy in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Dairy was once the largest producer in Alaska and is on the historic registry of places. The refuge has miles of multi-use trails that are open year round and it is an excellent location for bird watching and wildlife viewing. The Farmhouse Visitor Center & Gift Shop is open daily in the summer from 9:30 - 5 and on Saturdays in the winter from Noon - 4. Guided Nature Walks are available Mon-Sat at 10 am June through August by trained naturalists. Non-profit organization "Friends of Creamer's Field" provides programs during the year at the state owned refuge. In the winter the trails are groomed for cross country skiing and skijoring. Dog mushers, walkers and runners also visit the fields and trails regularly. During the migration seasons the fields are closed except to the birds, but the other trails are still open away from the fields. Come visit!
Address
1300 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701-1551
Mobile
Website
http://www.friendsofcreamersfield.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:13
User Ratings
4.5 based on (522 reviews)
Reviews
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5Kris G 5:00 PM Mar 29, 2022
Don’t forget to stop in the visitor center!
We visited in the winter and the snowy trails through the boreal forest were breathtaking. We wandered around two days in a row here enjoying the scenery and views. My young boys loved looking for tracks in the snow and other signs of wildlife. The real gem is the visitor center though, I’m so glad we stopped in! Beautiful taxidermy displays of many bird species and sketches with information cover the walls. My boys really enjoyed their bird call book and listening to the sounds of the birds. The gal working the desk is incredibly knowledgeable on all things birds and was so patient with my boys questions. My oldest son noted the sketches on the wall and inquired about them, the artist Mark Ross was actually upstairs and came down to talk with my son about drawing and observing. He inspired my son and was so kind and patient. The visitor center is so full of interesting info and sights, be sure to check it out!
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5Jackie K 5:00 PM Dec 30, 2019
Winter Wonderland!!
This was a great place to take a mile+ hike. You are never really far from your car but it feels like another world. The frozen bent snow heavy trees against the frail daylight was beautiful. We even spotted a moose who quickly scurried away.
