Last Chance Mining Museum
The Jualpa Mining Camp, also known as the Last Chance Basin Camp, is a former gold mining camp, just outside the city of Juneau, Alaska. Eaglecrest comes next on our list, 5.3 mi away. Highs of 62–63°F make June to August the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Juneau
You can stay in Juneau
Last Chance Mining Museum is inside Juneau, which has 52 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 62–63°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Juneau (JNU) has airline service, about 8 miles from Last Chance Mining Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Last Chance Mining Museum
The Jualpa Mining Camp, also known as the Last Chance Basin Camp, is a former gold mining camp, just outside the city of Juneau, Alaska. Its main building is now operated as the Last Chance Mining Museum by the Gastineau Channel Historical Society. The camp was located on the southern banks of Gold Creek, about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Juneau, near what is now the end of Basin Road. The camp was the site of one of the largest gold finds in the Juneau mining district. It was established between 1910 and 1913 by the Alaska-Juneau Gold Mining Company and operated until 1944, producing more than $80 million worth of gold. The largest surviving structure of the camp is its air compressor building, which was 84 feet (26 m) long, and still houses the compressor used by the company.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places
Hotels and campgrounds near Last Chance Mining Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Juneau (52) and Hoonah (5).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Last Chance Mining Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | in town | — | 52 27 hotels · 1 motel · 12 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,609 | $449K | D |
| Hoonah | 40 mi west | 1 hr | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 960 | $329K | — |
| Excursion Inlet 86% vacation homes | 36 mi west | 55 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 62 | — | — |
Getting there
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Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 55 miles.
55 mi LighthouseEldred Rock Light15 mi Ski areaEaglecrest Ski Area36 runs · 1,458 ft vertical
2in town MuseumAlaska State Centennial Museum
3in town MuseumJuneau-Douglas City MuseumPhoto credits
Eldred Rock Light: United States Coast Guard, Public domain · Alaska State Centennial Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Juneau-Douglas City Museum: NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about Last Chance Mining Museum
Is Last Chance Mining Museum in Juneau?
Yes. It’s inside Juneau, AK.
When is the best time to visit Last Chance Mining Museum?
June, July and August, with highs of 62–63°.
What is the closest airport to Last Chance Mining Museum?
Juneau (JNU), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Last Chance Mining Museum?
Juneau (in town, 52 places to stay) and Hoonah (40 mi, 5 places to stay).
From people who live in Juneau
No one has shared advice yet; Juneau’s Town Square takes questions.
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