Crow Creek Gold Mine
About Us
Crow Creek Gold Mine is the only gold producing mine in the Girdwood Valley opened to the public! Crow Creek Mine offers a unique blend of historical buildings, antiques, rare mining equipment, beautiful gardens, amazing mountain scenery, hiking trails (including the Historic Iditarod Trail), and access to explore and prospect on the mines’ original claims. Our property is still producing Gold to this very day, and offers a great experience for families, and more experienced prospectors.
History
Crow Creek Mine provides a unique opportunity to relive the Historic Gold Rush of Alaska. Established in 1896, Crow Creek Mine is one of Alaska's most renowned hydraulic gold mining operations. The Toohey family took over ownership and management of the property in 1969 from the last true mine manager Arne Erickson. Since then, the family has worked hard to preserve the rich history and create an authentic experience for visitors.
Activities & Tours
Gold Panning and Prospector Tours
Gold Panning: Prospecting for gold is a great recreational activity that people all around the world engage in. Crow Creek Mine invites guests to enjoy our productive and highly reputable gold-rich property. All Gold Panners will receive Gold Pans, Shovels, Buckets, Panning Demonstration, Glass Vial, and a Pay dirt Packet. The pay dirt packet contains REAL GOLD to practice with! We also rent out sluice boxes for more serious miner.
Prospecting Tours: Join us for a two-hour guided group tour at Crow Creek Gold Mine. The first half of the tour is a walking history thru the oldest buildings in the Anchorage Municipality. Our knowledgeable staff will bring the camp to life with stories from the past. You’ll gain a sense of what it was like to live and work during the height of the Gold Rush Era, and how the old mining operation operated.
Salmon Bake
Every Monday night in the summer, Crow Creek Mine hosts a Salmon Bake! They have live music and an assortment of excellent Alaskan Food.
Time: 6-8:30 pm on Mondays
Dates: June 6th to August 22nd
BYOB: Visit the Girdwood Brewing Company or La Bodega Liquor store for drinks
Camping
We have camping in Girdwood for RVs and Tents. Beautiful wooded area next to Lower Winner Creek Trail and on Crow Creek Road. We are only a few miles from the Crow Pass trailhead. We are 3 miles from New Town Girdwood.
Cost per Night is dependent on Camp Spot
Reservations are highly recommended
3 nights a week Max
No hook-ups, No dumps, No water, No garbage cans
No fires if burn ban is in effect
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash
Quiet time 11pm-8am
Check in 1:00 pm and Check out is 11: am
Weddings
Weddings: Crow Creek Gold Mine is extremely popular for summer weddings. At Crow Creek Mine, we believe that not only should your wedding day be special, but you should also enjoy the entire process beginning from day one. Our goal is not only to provide a beautiful and well run facility, but also to build a strong sense of community and good relationships with our clients.
Events: Over the years Crow Creek Mine has quietly become one of the most sought after, beautiful, and unique facilities for outdoor events in the Anchorage area. Events range from business outings, catered luncheon & dinner events, guided group activities, birthday parties, television shows, photography & film projects, music festivals, etc. Since we have short summer and fall seasons in Alaska, we have a small window to fit everyone in and tend to book up well in advance
Location
We are located 3 miles up Crow Creek Road in Girdwood. Our address is 601 Crow Creek Mine Road Girdwood, AK 99587
