20 spots
Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Ninilchik / Kenai Peninsula
State campground on the Ninilchik coast. Famous for halibut and salmon fishing with a charter boat launch on site.
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Mat-Su Valley
State park north of Wasilla with a chain of lakes connected by portage trails. Paddle-in cabins and campgrounds in a quiet boreal forest.
Teklanika River Campground
Denali National Park
NPS campground at mile 29 of the Denali Park Road. Good for longer stays with a minimum night requirement. River views and wildlife.
Byers Lake Campground
Denali State Park
Quiet state park campground on Byers Lake in Denali State Park. Canoe rentals, fishing, and a loop trail. No RVs over 28 ft.
Bird Creek Campground
Turnagain Arm
Small state recreation site south of Anchorage. Great for salmon fishing at Bird Creek and easy access from the Seward Highway.
Seward Waterfront Park
Seward
City campground right on Resurrection Bay in Seward. Walk to downtown, harbor, and the SeaLife Center. RV and tent sites.
Rosehip State Recreation Site
Chena Hot Springs Road
State campground on the Chena River east of Fairbanks. Good grayling fishing and a launch point for river floats.
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area
Delta Junction
Forested state campground near Delta Junction. Good rainbow trout fishing, boat launch, and two lakes to explore.
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Salcha / Fairbanks
Popular state campground on Harding Lake south of Fairbanks. Sandy beach, swimming, and fishing in a quiet boreal forest setting.
Riley Creek Campground
Developed NPS campground near the Denali park entrance. Walking distance to visitor center, store, and bus stop. Tent and RV sites.
Exit Glacier Campground
Kenai Fjords National Park
Walk-in tent-only campground at Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward. Short trails to glacier overlooks.
Williwaw Campground
Portage Valley
USFS campground near Portage Glacier at the end of Turnagain Arm. Paved sites, close to the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center.
Savage River Campground
Tent-only NPS campground at mile 13 of the Denali Park Road. Quieter than Riley Creek, great hiking right from camp.
Wonder Lake Campground
Remote NPS campground at mile 85 with stunning views of Denali on clear days. Mosquitoes are fierce in summer — bring spray.
Homer Spit Campground
Homer
City campground on the Homer Spit with beachfront sites on Kachemak Bay. Famous for halibut fishing and the Salty Dawg Saloon.
Big Lake North State Recreation Area
State campground on Big Lake west of Wasilla. Popular for boating, jet skiing, and swimming with RV and tent sites.
Eagle River Nature Center
Chugach State Park
Popular trailhead and nature center in Chugach State Park. Yurt and cabin rentals available; walk-in tent sites along the river.
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Kenai Peninsula
State campground on the north side of the Kenai Peninsula on Cook Inlet. Beachcombing, clamming, and views of volcanoes across the inlet.
K'esugi Ken Campground
State park campground in Denali State Park with panoramic views of the Alaska Range and the Tokositna Glacier. Modern facilities.
Chena Lake Recreation Area
North Pole / Fairbanks
Borough park near North Pole with lakeside camping, swim beach, and extensive trails. Family-friendly with RV and tent sites.
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