Trapper Creek, Alaska
Empowering
Veterans
Every Day
Support, resources, and community for veterans.
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Who We Are
Our Mission
At Veterans' Refuge, we are dedicated to empowering veterans through support, resources, and community engagement. We believe every veteran deserves a smooth transition back to civilian life through non-traditional outdoor therapy and historical preservation of Alaskan gold-prospecting.
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What We Offer
Experience Alaska
Stay with us
Our 5 cozy dry cabins offer the perfect weekend getaway to relax during your stay. For larger groups (up to 8), we offer a bunkhouse attached to the main lodge.
Rent Me
Go for the gold
Come try your luck at an unforgettable real Alaskan gold rush. No experience necessary. Located in the Yentna mining district, Cache Creek runs through our 20 acres of patented land.
Gold Panning
Help us expand our mission
We are currently taking applications for likeminded Veterans that seek an alternative lifestyle who are willing to stay for longer term.
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Make a Donation
Your generosity helps us expand our mission and support more veterans transitioning to civilian life. Whether it's funding a cabin stay, supporting our long term work exchange program, or simply keeping the lights on — every dollar makes a real difference in a veteran's journey back to strength and purpose.
Veterans Refuge is a veteran-led organization. All donations support our programs directly.
Drop us a line!
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
(304) 844-6214
Open today 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
We will be open for the 2026 season June 8th – October 1st