Camping
Camping in Alaska
Discover 109 state parks offering camping in Alaska
🏕️ Camping in Alaska State Parks at a Glance
Book ahead
7 months
Nightly fee
$20–$35
Max stay
Varies by campground, ranging from 4 to 15 nights (no single statewide limit)
Booking system
ReserveAmerica
- Reservation fee: $5 non-refundable transaction fee (plus $4 change fee, $3 cancellation fee)
- RV hookups: Mostly dry/rustic campgrounds (hand-pump water, outhouses, no showers); only a few campgrounds offer full hookups
- Pets: Pets welcome if leashed and accompanied at all times around developed facilities; may be off-leash under voice command in backcountry; owners must clean up
- Firewood: Only dead-and-down wood may be collected; bring local or buy on-site (~$8/bundle). Firewood imports discouraged (invasive-pest risk); firewood from Canada prohibited unless certified heat-treated. No formal statewide state-park quarantine statute confirmed
- Good to know: The MAJORITY of Alaska State Parks campgrounds are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved online — only a limited number of campgrounds (and public-use cabins) are reservable through ReserveAmerica
Official agency: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Alaska State Parks)
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
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State Parks
Alaska State Parks with Camping
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Beecher Pass State Marine Park
Bettles Bay State Marine Park
Big Bear/Baby Bear State Marine Park
Big Delta State Historical Park
Big Lake North State Recreation Area
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Black Sands Beach State Marine Park
Blair Lake State Recreation Site
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
Boswell Bay Beaches State Marine Park
Buskin River State Recreation Site
Byers Lake
Caines Head State Recreation Area
Canoe Passage State Marine Park
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Site
Chilkat Islands State Marine Park
Chilkat State Park
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
Chugach State Park
Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
Clearwater State Recreation Site
Crooked Creek State Recreation Site
Dall Bay State Marine Park
Decision Point State Marine Park
Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Delta State Recreation Site
Denali State Park
Diamond Creek State Recreation Area
Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site
Driftwood Bay State Marine Park
Dry Creek State Recreation Site
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Eagle Trail State Recreation Site
Entry Cove State Marine Park
Ernest Gruening State Historical Park
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site
Finger Lake State Recreation Area
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Funter Bay State Marine Park
Granite Bay State Marine Park
Grindall Island State Marine Park
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Hatcher Pass East Special Management Area
Horseshoe Bay State Marine Park
Independence Mine State Historical Park
Jack Bay State Marine Park
Joe Mace Island State Marine Park
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
Kachemak Bay State Park
Kasilof River State Recreation Site
King Mountain State Recreation Site
Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site
Lake Louise State Recreation Area
Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
Lowell Point State Recreation Site
Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
Magoun Islands State Marine Park
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Montana Creek State Recreation Site
Moon Lake State Recreation Site
Morgan’s Landing State Recreation Area
Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
Ninilchik State Recreation Area
Old Sitka State Historical Park
Pasagshak River State Recreation Site
Point Bridget State Park
Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
Portage Cove State Recreation Site
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area
Refuge Cove State Recreation Site
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
Safety Cove State Marine Park
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Sandspit Point State Marine Park
Sawmill Bay State Marine Park
Scout Lake State Recreation Site
Sealion Cove State Marine Park
Security Bay State Marine Park
Settlers Cove State Recreation Site
Shelter Island State Marine Park
Shoup Bay State Marine Park
South Esther Island State Marine Park
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
St. James Bay State Marine Park
Stariski State Recreation Site
Sullivan Island State Marine Park
Summit Lake State Recreation Site
Sunny Cove State Marine Park
Surprise Cove State Marine Park
Surprise Ridge State Marine Park
Taku Harbor State Marine Park
Thoms Place State Marine Park
Thumb Cove State Marine Park
Tok River State Recreation Site
Tokositna River State Recreation Site
Totem Bight State Park
Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Wood-Tikchik State Park
Woody Island State Recreation Site
Ziegler Cove State Marine Park
❓ Camping in Alaska — FAQ
How far ahead can I book Alaska state park campsites?
You can reserve Alaska state park campsites 7 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in Alaska state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in Alaska state parks typically run $20–$35, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a Alaska state park campground?
The maximum stay is Varies by campground, ranging from 4 to 15 nights (no single statewide limit). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.