Camping
Camping in Alaska
Discover 76 state parks offering camping in Alaska
🏕️ Camping in Alaska State Parks at a Glance
Book ahead
90 days; selected facilities 180 days
Nightly fee
$20–$35
Max stay
Varies by campground, ranging from 4 to 15 nights (no single statewide limit)
Booking system
Alaska State Parks Outdoor Recreation Reservation System (Tyler Technologies)
- Reservation fee: $4.50 non-refundable reservation fee for cabin and facility reservations
- 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: Many campgrounds are first-come, first-served. The booking system changed October 1, 2026, including cabin policies. Most cabins now open 90 days ahead; selected facilities 180 days. Verified October 2, 2026: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/index.htm
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
Big Delta State Historical Park
Big Lake North State Recreation Area
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
Buskin River State Recreation Site
Byers Lake
Caines Head State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Area
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
Decision Point State Marine Park
Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Delta State Recreation Site
Denali State Park
Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site
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 Site
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Hatcher Pass East Special Management Area
Independence Mine State Historical Park
Jack Bay State Marine Park
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
Kachemak Bay State Park
King Mountain State Recreation Site
Lake Louise State Recreation Area
Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
Lowell Point State Recreation Site
Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
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
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Sandspit Point State Marine Park
Sawmill Bay State Marine Park
Scout Lake State Recreation Site
Settlers Cove State Recreation Site
Shoup Bay State Marine Park
South Esther Island State Marine Park
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
Stariski State Recreation Site
Summit Lake State Recreation Site
Surprise Cove State Marine Park
Thumb Cove State Marine Park
Tok 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
❓ Camping in Alaska — FAQ
How far ahead can I book Alaska state park campsites?
You can reserve Alaska state park campsites 90 days; selected facilities 180 days in advance via Alaska State Parks Outdoor Recreation Reservation System (Tyler Technologies). 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.