Trapper Creek is found at the intersection of Petersville Road and The Parks Highway. As with most roads in Alaska, the Petersville Road, was built to access gold mines in the area. With the building of the road the future of the area was assured. The first white inhabitants appear to be brothers, Oliver and Noah Rabidoux. In 1909 Oliver built a cabin on the headwaters of the creek bearing his name very near the heart of modern Trapper Creek. They and other trappers found the land rich in fur. The Rabidoux cabin ruins remain to this day as a monument to this hearty breed of local pioneers. Shorty Bradley became the first permanent resident to settle in the area about 1939. He staked a homestead along the Petersville Road and is looked upon to this day as the “father” of Trapper Creek.

Information/Emergency
Emergency only - 911
Troopers 733-2556

Accommodations & Camping

Trapper Creek Inn. Comfortable and affordable rooms with a view of Mt. McKinley. Large RV campground with full hookups & dump station. Showers, laundry, Wi-Fi. Deli, espresso, groceries and ATM. Hunting and Fishing licenses and supplies. Tesoro gas and diesel. 907-733-2302

Things To Do
Trapper Creek Museum. Take a journey back to the time of Alaska’s earliest pioneers amidst many artifacts, pictures and stories depicting the life of the area 0.7 miles on Petersville Rd. 907-733-2557
Annual Fireweed Festival. On the last weekend in July residents put together a day of fun with food, music, crafts and lots more. The fun continues into the evening with a bon fire and live music. Call 907 733-7377.