Murphy Dome is a prominent hill located in Alaska, just outside of Fairbanks. It stands at an elevation of about 2,100 feet and offers some stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching, especially during the summer months when the weather is mild. In winter, it attracts snowshoers and cross-country skiers looking to enjoy the snowy scenery. The dome is also known for its clear skies, making it a great spot for stargazing and catching the Northern Lights.

This is one of the best spots to see the Northern Lights due to its accessibility and parking.

A few useful links:
Aurora Lights Cameras - here you can look at a few cameras located in different places in Alaska to see the activity of the lights. The closest one to the Murphy Dome is Poker Flat camera.

Aurora Forecast allows you to see the activity of the Aurora Lights. We used it while predicting the lights and it didn't let us down.