Campgrounds in Alaska
29 public campgrounds in Alaska's national forests, parks and lakes. 28 of them have no electric hookups.
Parks and forests in Alaska
Chugach National Forest
11 campgrounds in Alaska
Tongass National Forest
7 campgrounds in Alaska
White Mountains National Recreation Area
4 campgrounds in Alaska
Dalton Highway
3 campgrounds in Alaska
All campgrounds in Alaska
| Campground | Area | Nearest town | Sites | Electric | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Circle Campground | Dalton Highway | Fairbanks | 18 | None | – |
| Auk Village Campground | Tongass National Forest | Juneau | 11 | None | 40 ft |
| Bertha Creek Campground | Chugach National Forest | Girdwood | 12 | None | – |
| Black Bear Campground | Chugach National Forest | Girdwood | 12 | None | – |
| Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits | Skagway | 55 | None | – | |
| Cooper Creek South Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 21 | None | 50 ft |
| Cripple Creek Campground | White Mountains National Recreation Area | Fairbanks | 18 | None | – |
| Eagles Nest Campground | Tongass National Forest | 12 | None | 99 ft | |
| Galbraith Lake Campground | Dalton Highway | Fairbanks | 12 | None | – |
| Granite Creek Campground | Chugach National Forest | Girdwood | 19 | None | 53 ft |
| Harris River Campground | Tongass National Forest | Craig | 14 | None | 89 ft |
| Hidden Lake Campground | Soldotna | 25 | None | – | |
| Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins | Soldotna | 14 | None | – | |
| Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins | Kodiak | 10 | None | – | |
| Last Chance Campground | Tongass National Forest | 18 | None | 45 ft | |
| Marion Creek Campground | Dalton Highway | Coldfoot | 26 | None | – |
| Mendenhall Campground | Tongass National Forest | Juneau | 68 | 19 | 60 ft |
| Mount Prindle Campground | White Mountains National Recreation Area | Fairbanks | 13 | None | – |
| Ophir Creek Campground | White Mountains National Recreation Area | Fairbanks | 20 | None | – |
| Porcupine Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 34 | None | 46 ft |
| Ptarmigan Creek Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 13 | None | 85 ft |
| Quartz Creek Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 44 | None | 120 ft |
| Russian River Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 83 | None | 100 ft |
| Signal Creek Campground | Tongass National Forest | 23 | None | 45 ft | |
| Starrigavan Campground and Day Use | Tongass National Forest | Sitka | 36 | None | 38 ft |
| Tenderfoot Creek Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 36 | None | 100 ft |
| Trail River Campground | Chugach National Forest | Seward | 91 | None | 88 ft |
| White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins | White Mountains National Recreation Area | Fairbanks | 15 | None | – |
| Williwaw Campground | Chugach National Forest | Girdwood | 19 | None | 145 ft |
Gear for camping in Alaska
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
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Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
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More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public campgrounds are in Alaska?
This guide lists 29 campgrounds in Alaska that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 792 campsites between them.
Which Alaska campgrounds have electric hookups?
1 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.
What are the largest campgrounds in Alaska?
Trail River Campground (91 sites), Russian River Campground (83 sites), Mendenhall Campground (68 sites).