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Nathan Issiac Campbell

The person at the center of this case

Nathan Issiac Campbell

Case
#1597
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
National Park Service
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020

Missing Person: Nathan Issiac Campbell

Justice for Nathan Issiac Campbell — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

What were the exact circumstances and purpose of Nathan's expedition to Carey Lake? Was he hiking, camping, or conducting research?

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evidence
Lead #2

Were there any signs of distress, equipment, or remains found during search operations in the Carey Lake area?

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timeline
Lead #3

Why was there such a long gap (3.5 months) between drop-off and scheduled pickup? Did Nathan have emergency communication equipment?

Nathan Issiac Campbell, a 40-year-old man, was flown into Carey Lake in Denali National Park on May 27, 2020, for what appeared to be a backcountry expedition. He was scheduled to be picked up on September 15, 2020, but never made contact and was not at the extraction point. Nearly six years later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown—whether he experienced an accident, became lost, or met another fate in the remote Alaskan wilderness.

Case
#1597
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
National Park Service

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

Were there any weather events, wildlife encounters, or other hazards in the Denali area during May-September 2020 that could explain his disappearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP74840. Missing person: Nathan Issiac Campbell.

Last known contact: 2020-05-27 in Denali National Park, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: Nathan was flown into Carey Lake in Denali National Park on 05/27/2020.

He was supposed be arrange to be picked up on 09/15/2020, but hasn't been heard from. Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: National Park Service | 2020-02196 | 2020-09-15.

Timeline of Events

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2020-05-27

Flown into Carey Lake

Nathan was flown into Carey Lake in Denali National Park on this date to begin what was planned as a multi-month backcountry stay.

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2020-09-15

Scheduled pickup date - no contact

Nathan was scheduled to be picked up on this date but was not at the extraction point and has not been heard from since May 27.

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Case Information

Incident:May 27, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 27, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9076839555
You can remain anonymous