by The biggest state in the United States is Alaska, and it is also the least densely populated area of America. There is a lot of land to be explored. So for you, we made a list of the best places to camp in Alaska.
Alaska is a paradise for explorers, mountaineers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. People enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, skiing, and fishing. It’s guaranteed the natural beauty and wildlife of this state amazed the visitors.
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Here is the list of best places to camp in Alaska
1 Eklutna Lake Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Best Season | year-round |
| Reservation | No (first come, first served) |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 50 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
This campground will give you access to Eklutna Lake. Explore the 25 miles of the trail that passes through the woods over streams and ponds. You have to bring your tent to the site.
The natural features you find at this campground are a waterfall, lake, beach, and forest. Hike the Twin Peaks trail to the peak for a magnificent view. You can also rent bikes for a ride around Lake Eklutna. There are many perfect sites for tent camping.
2 Brushkana Creek Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | No (first come, first served) |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 22 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
It is one of the best campgrounds for exploring the area around Denali National Park. This campground has 22 campsites with first-come, first-served. You can easily explore wilderness and animal sightings from this campground.
3 Chena Lake Recreation Area
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Best Season | Memorial Day through Labor Day |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 45 campsites (lake park), 35 campsites (river park) |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
This campground is a better place to see the northern lights. In this recreation area, there are two parks one is Lake Park and the second is River Park. At Lake Park in the summer months, people go swimming, fishing, and boating. And at River Park in the winter months, people go walking, skiing, and dog mushing.
If you love tent camping in a remote area, then Chena Lake has six tent sites that are accessible by boat only. This place is a wonderland for adventure enthusiasts.
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4 Quartz Lake Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 105 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
Here are 16 private campsites in the main loop. The other 87 campsites are suitable for tents and RVs in the parking lot area. This place is a paradise during the fishing season for those people who love fishing.
People also love to go hiking, swimming, and wildlife watching. In Quartz Lake Recreation Area, you can also see many bird species like ravens, gulls, chickadees, warblers, and thrushes.
5 Granite Creek Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | required |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 19 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
In Granite Creek, biking is a famous activity. So bring your bike and ride along the nearby bike trail. On this path, you can pick raspberries and smell wildflowers. You can also hike the nearby Johnson Pass Trail to witness the breathtaking views.
The natural features you will find at the Granite Creek Campground are mountains, forests, and rivers. You can also enjoy wildlife like bears, mountain goats, and moose.
6 Bird Creek Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | required |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 28 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
This roadside campground is open year-round. You will witness here breathtaking sunsets, whale watching, biking, fishing, and hiking. In fall, the weather condition is wet and windy so, camping here isn’t worth it during this time.
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7 Homer Spit Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | required |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 122 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
In early May, attend the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. You can set up your tent at the shores of Kachemak Bay and enjoy the magnificent mountain and ocean views. Walk on the beach and explore Kachemak Bay.
8 Hidden lake Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | required |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 9 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
For family fun, there are wide and private campsites with spectacular landscapes. For tent and Rvs this campground is perfect. This place is great for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching, like bears, lynx, and loons.
9 South Rolly Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 98 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
If you love wildlife viewing, then this place is seriously for you. This area has forests, wetlands, and lakes. This place is the house of many mammals and birds. There are trails for hiking, and you also enjoy fishing and boating.
10 Byer’s Lake Campground
Features you find at the campground:
| Water | yes |
| Reservation | required |
| Tent camping | yes |
| Rv sites | yes |
| No. of campsites | 76 |
| Pets | allowed |
| Campfire | allowed |
| Toilet | available |
| Picnic table | available |
Byer’s Lake campground is a great destination to explore. It is near the chilly lake and kesugi ridge trail. There are 2 miles each way Cascade Trail. This trail takes you to Tarn Point, where you see the beautiful view of the park.
This place is heaven for hikers, campers, and all outdoor enthusiasts.
