ALASKA CAMPING AREAS

November 23 2024

Camping in Alaska is an epic experience for any outdoor enthusiast. The state boasts a wide range of campgrounds that offer breathtaking views, incredible wildlife sightings, and endless adventure opportunities. The best time to camp in Alaska is during the summer months from June to August when the temperature ranges from 50°F to 70°F.

One of the most popular campgrounds in Alaska is the Denali National Park and Preserve. This campground offers stunning views of the Denali Mountain, and visitors can engage in numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The campground has around 300 sites, and reservations must be made in advance.

Another popular campground is the Chena River State Recreation Area, which is located near the city of Fairbanks. The campground offers incredible views of the Chena River and has over 80 campsites with various amenities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and toilets.

For those seeking a more rustic camping experience, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge offers remote camping opportunities in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world. However, visitors must obtain a permit and be prepared to pack in all their camping gear.

When camping in Alaska, it's crucial to be prepared for the weather conditions, which can be unpredictable. It's recommended to bring warm clothing, rain gear, and a good quality tent that can withstand the wind and rain.

Finally, for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Alaska, a must-see area is the Kenai Fjords National Park, which offers stunning views of glaciers, fjords, and marine wildlife. The park also offers camping opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors can engage in activities such as kayaking, hiking, and fishing.

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Campgrounds

Location State
Allison Point
Alaska
Anchor River State Rec Area
Alaska
Arctic Circle Dalton Hwy
Alaska
Auk Village
Alaska
Bertha Creek
Alaska
Big Lake North State Rec Area
Alaska
Bings Landing State Rec Area
Alaska
Birch Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Bird Creek Chugach State Park
Alaska
Blind Slough
Alaska
Blueberry Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Brushkana Creek
Alaska
Buskin River State Rec Area
Alaska
Byers Lake Denali State Park
Alaska
Centennial Camper Park
Alaska
Chena River State Rec Area
Alaska
Chena River State Rec Site
Alaska
Childs Glacier Recreation Area
Alaska
Chilkat State Park
Alaska
Chilkoot Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Clam Gulch State Rec Area
Alaska
Clearwater State Rec Area
Alaska
Coeur Dalene
Alaska
Cooper Creek Trailhead
Alaska
Cripple Creek Steese Hwy
Alaska
Deadman Lake Tetlin Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
Deep Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
Delta State Rec Area
Alaska
Denali Viewpoint Denali State Park
Alaska
Discovery State Rec Area
Alaska
Dolly Varden Lake
Alaska
Donnelly Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
Dry Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
Dyea Klondike National Historical Park
Alaska
Eagle River Chugach State Park
Alaska
Eagle Taylor Hwy
Alaska
Eagle Trail State Rec Area
Alaska
Eagles Nest
Alaska
Eklunta Chugach State Park
Alaska
Finger Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Five Mile Dalton Hwy
Alaska
Galbraith Lake Dalton Hwy
Alaska
Harding Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Harris River
Alaska
Hidden Lake Kenai Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
Homer Spit
Alaska
Izaak Walton State Rec Area
Alaska
Johnson Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
King Mountain State Rec Area
Alaska
Lake Louise State Rec Area
Alaska
Lakeview Tetlin Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
Little Nelchina State Rec Area
Alaska
Lower Ohmer Lake
Alaska
Lower Skilak Lake
Alaska
Marion Creek Dalton Hwy
Alaska
Matanuska Glacier State Rec Area
Alaska
Mendenhall Lake
Alaska
Moon Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Morgans Landing State Rec Area
Alaska
Mosquito Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Mount Prindle Steese Hwy
Alaska
Nancy Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Ninilchik State Rec Area
Alaska
Ohmer Creek
Alaska
Olnes Pond Lower Chatanika State Rec Area
Alaska
Ophir Creek Steese Hwy
Alaska
Otter Lake Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson
Alaska
Paxson Lake
Alaska
Porcupine Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
Porcupine Trailhead
Alaska
Primrose Trailhead
Alaska
Ptarmigan Creek Trailhead
Alaska
Quartz Creek
Alaska
Quartz Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Riley Creek Denali National Park
Alaska
Rocky Lake State Rec Area
Alaska
Russian River Complex
Alaska
Salcha River State Rec Area
Alaska
Savage River Denali National Park
Alaska
Sawmill Creek
Alaska
Settlers Cove State Rec Area
Alaska
Seward City Campgrounds
Alaska
Signal Creek
Alaska
Skagway Municipal Park
Alaska
Sourdough Creek
Alaska
Squirrel Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
Stariski State Rec Area
Alaska
Starrigavan
Alaska
Tangle Lakes
Alaska
Teklanika River Denali National Park
Alaska
Tenderfoot Creek
Alaska
Tok River State Rec Area
Alaska
Trail River
Alaska
Upper Chatanika River State Rec Area
Alaska
Upper Skilak
Alaska
Valdez Glacier
Alaska
Walker Fork Taylor Hwy
Alaska
West Fork Taylor Hwy
Alaska
Whitefish Lower Chatanika State Rec Area
Alaska
Williwaw
Alaska
Willow Creek State Rec Area
Alaska
       

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