It’s hard to make a list of the best campgrounds in the state of Alaska because each campground holds something special and unique for every individual. So instead, we’ve compiled a list of awesome campgrounds from around the state that all feature different activities and attractions!
- Brushkana Campground
Don Henise | Flickr Brushkana Campground is located in the Denali National Park off of Brushkana Creek. The campground offers easy access to wilderness exploration and animal sightings. RV’s, car, and tent campers alike are welcome here and have access to a public bathroom!
- Quartz Creek Campground
National Park Service, Alaska | Flickr Quartz Lake Campground is just north of Delta Junction not too far from Lost Lake, another excellent camping spot. The allure of Quartz Lake is not just the beautiful scenery but the abundance of fish in the lake. Spend your weekend fishing and relaxing on the banks of Quartz Lake with some of the most breathtaking views on the horizon.
- Windfall Lake Cabin
dancingnomad3 | Flickr Windfall Lake Cabin is in Juneau, AK in the Tongass National Forest. This cabin is only accessible in the summer by trail or by float plane and in the winter it is a three mile trek in on snow shoes or skis. Bring many of your own amenities because this beautiful cabin is meant as a warming hut or overnight point for Alaskan adventurers.
- Chena River Lakes Campground
dmcdevit | Flickr If you’ve ever wanted to camp out under the midnight sun, then Chena River Lakes is the campground for you. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, a major perk about this campground is the spectacular views of the Northern Lights when they make an appearance.
- Hidden Lake Campground
Jiuguang Wang | Flickr Hidden Lake Campground is located on Cooper Landing in Alaska. The campground is well maintained and offers three loops of campsites, one of which is on the lake. In the summer there is always a bear warning, but the beautiful sites and the cleanliness of the campground make the need for storing your food out of a bears reach a little more worth it.
- Denali National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park & Preserve | Flickr The Denali National Park Campground leaves little to be desired. Amazing views, fun activities like climbing, hiking, touring, site seeing, fishing, boating, and much more. This place has it all and it’s a must on your list of places to camp!
- Mendenhall Lake Campground
Dan Nguyen | Flickr Camping at Mendenhall Lake is quite the treat. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to views of a massive glacier butting up to a beautiful Alaskan lake? In the summer when the conditions are warm, you will find endless activities to keep you busy. If you’d like, you can hop on over to Juneau for a day on the town!
- Gulkana National Wild and Scenic River Campgrounds
Bureau of Land Management | Flickr The Gulkana National Wild and Scenic River offers great camping and amazing sport fishing opportunities. If you are an avid fisherman then be sure to spend some time camping near Gulkana River in Glenallen, Alaska.
If you’ve been to any of these campgrounds and you know more about them please feel free to leave tips and advice in the comments section. Summer is in full swing and we want to help you make the best of it!
Don Henise | Flickr
Brushkana Campground is located in the Denali National Park off of Brushkana Creek. The campground offers easy access to wilderness exploration and animal sightings. RV’s, car, and tent campers alike are welcome here and have access to a public bathroom!
National Park Service, Alaska | Flickr
Quartz Lake Campground is just north of Delta Junction not too far from Lost Lake, another excellent camping spot. The allure of Quartz Lake is not just the beautiful scenery but the abundance of fish in the lake. Spend your weekend fishing and relaxing on the banks of Quartz Lake with some of the most breathtaking views on the horizon.
dancingnomad3 | Flickr
Windfall Lake Cabin is in Juneau, AK in the Tongass National Forest. This cabin is only accessible in the summer by trail or by float plane and in the winter it is a three mile trek in on snow shoes or skis. Bring many of your own amenities because this beautiful cabin is meant as a warming hut or overnight point for Alaskan adventurers.
dmcdevit | Flickr
If you’ve ever wanted to camp out under the midnight sun, then Chena River Lakes is the campground for you. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, a major perk about this campground is the spectacular views of the Northern Lights when they make an appearance.
Jiuguang Wang | Flickr
Hidden Lake Campground is located on Cooper Landing in Alaska. The campground is well maintained and offers three loops of campsites, one of which is on the lake. In the summer there is always a bear warning, but the beautiful sites and the cleanliness of the campground make the need for storing your food out of a bears reach a little more worth it.
Denali National Park & Preserve | Flickr
The Denali National Park Campground leaves little to be desired. Amazing views, fun activities like climbing, hiking, touring, site seeing, fishing, boating, and much more. This place has it all and it’s a must on your list of places to camp!
Dan Nguyen | Flickr
Camping at Mendenhall Lake is quite the treat. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to views of a massive glacier butting up to a beautiful Alaskan lake? In the summer when the conditions are warm, you will find endless activities to keep you busy. If you’d like, you can hop on over to Juneau for a day on the town!
Bureau of Land Management | Flickr
The Gulkana National Wild and Scenic River offers great camping and amazing sport fishing opportunities. If you are an avid fisherman then be sure to spend some time camping near Gulkana River in Glenallen, Alaska.
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