Visit Us

While the Campbell Creek Science Center is primarily designed for Public Programs and Youth Education Programs, the public is welcome to explore the center’s modest exhibits and use the restrooms during operating hours.

 

Hours

Facility Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.— 4 p.m.

• Closed Federal Holidays.
• Gate Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.— 5 p.m.
• Closed Federal Holidays.

CCSC routinely hosts programs outside of the standard hours. Check the posted gate signs for specific closing hours. 

Directions

• Take Elmore Road from Tudor, Dowling, 68th, or Abbott.
• Just south of the Elmore Rd./68th Ave. stoplight, go east onto BLM Road near the large brown sign saying “Campbell Tract.”
• Travel 50 yards to a “Y” in the road and go left onto Science Center Drive, following the large black “Campbell Creek Science Center” sign.
• Travel ¾ mile on Science Center Drive to the large CCSC parking lot at the end of the road. Please park here.
• Follow the paved path lined with fish art near the large black CCSC sign around to the front of the CCSC building and you’ve arrived! 

Campbell Tract Quest

Think quests are only found in stories? Think again! Embark on your own quest of the Campbell Track. Explore the trails, solve riddles, and discover the secrets of the Tract. To begin, download the map and clues, then journey onto the trails to begin your adventure.

A Year in the Boreal Forest Exhibit

This exibit takes you on a seasonal journey through the Boreal Forest. Explore the region’s harsh conditions and learn how plants and animals are adapted for survival.

Accessibility (ABA/ADA)

Parking

• The main parking lot is northwest of the building. There are2designated accessible spaces about 500 feet from the main entrance to the Center, with a paved pathway providing a direct route to the front door. This pathway and others around the building sometimes become icy during the winter and may present challenges for wheelchair users and other visitors. 

• A bench without arms provides a rest spot between the main parking lot and the entrance, though the bench sometimes gets covered by snow in the winter months. On the south and west sides of the building are 2 other accessible spaces, with a less direct route to the building’s main entrance. 

• Cell phone reception at the site can be good or spotty, depending on your carrier.

• Three unshaded kiosks sit between the main parking lot and the building. One displays wildlife safety information, at a height appropriate for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. The other kiosks display flyers and brochures that may be too small to read easily from a seated position. However, the flyers and brochures are also available inside the Center.  

• Inside the building are 2 accessible flush toilets and an accessible drinking fountain and bottle-filling station. 

• Modest indoor exhibits consist of murals on the wall about the ecology of the region and artifacts, including local wildlife specimens, on horizontal surfaces. These exhibits might be difficult to access for visitors in wheelchairs. The porch on the north end of the building has a model beaver lodge that children can crawl through. 

• There are 5 picnic tables outside for outdoor programs, one of which is accessible, with a cut-out area on one side for wheelchair users. Eating is not allowed outside because of bears. 

• Paved pathways provide access to the outdoor amphitheater, where some program activities take place. 

• The Center offers programming for both children and adults, and all programs are adaptable for people with special needs. Teachers, parents, and organizers can notify staff in advance if they have accessibility concerns. 

• The trails near the Center, beyond the paved pathways around the building, have a wood-chip surface and are not accessible for typical wheelchairs. A 3-wheeled all-terrain wheelchair designed for children can be borrowed for use while attending a program or event. 

• There are hardened trails in the nearby Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area, with accessible parking available.  

Note: Descriptions and photos uploaded April 2025. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements. 

Contact Us

• Mailing Address:
  Bureau of Land Management
  Campbell Creek Science Center
  5600 Science Center Road
  Anchorage, AK 99507
• Phone Number: (907) 621-4602
• TTY/Relay System: 711
• Fax: (907) 267-1258
• Email: [email protected]

Photo Album

View the Campbell Creek Science Center Album on Flickr.