Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site is a small roadside campground at Milepost 64 of the Tok Cut-off Highway, near the junction with the Nabesna Road and the community of Slana. It covers 240 acres and belongs to the Mat-Su/Copper Basin region of Alaska State Parks. The campground is run by a concessionaire, so your fee, firewood and questions go to the operator on site.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Milepost 64 Tok Cut-off Highway, near the Nabesna Road junction (Slana) |
| Operator | Concessionaire Good Bear, 907-701-2076 (as listed by Alaska State Parks) |
| Campsites | 12 on the unit page, 10 in the statewide campground list; first come, first served |
| Camping fee | $25 per site per night |
| Stay limit | 3 nights; no RV length limit |
| Facilities | Toilets, drinking water, 12 picnic sites, trails; accessible toilets and water |
Sources: Alaska State Parks unit page, campground list and fee page. As of October 2026.
Camping at Porcupine Creek
The campground is first come, first served. Alaska State Parks gives two different site counts for it: 12 on the unit page and 10 in its statewide campground list. Plan for a small site rather than a large campground. There is no RV length limit, and you can stay up to three nights. Firewood is sold at the campground for $8 a bundle.
The campground is seasonal. In early October 2026 the Alaska State Parks campground status page listed it as closed, so check that page before you drive out in spring or fall.
Camping reservations: The campground at Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site is run by the concessionaire Good Bear, and Alaska State Parks does not take online reservations for it. Cabins and campsites that Alaska State Parks books itself are listed at reservealaskastateparks.com. As of October 2026.
Things to Do
Alaska State Parks lists camping, fishing and trails at the site, plus 12 picnic sites. It works well as an overnight stop on the Tok Cut-off between Glennallen and Tok, or as a base before you turn onto the Nabesna Road.
Getting There
Drive the Tok Cut-off Highway to Milepost 64. The campground sits near the junction with the Nabesna Road at Slana. The nearest other state recreation sites are Eagle Trail State Recreation Site, farther up the Tok Cut-off, and Moon Lake State Recreation Site on the Alaska Highway west of Tok.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reserve a campsite at Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site?
No online reservations are taken. Alaska State Parks lists the campsites as first come, first served, and the concessionaire Good Bear runs the campground.
How much does camping cost?
Alaska State Parks lists $25 per site per night, with a stay limit of three nights. Firewood costs $8 a bundle at the campground (as of October 2026).
Is Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site accessible?
Alaska State Parks marks the site as ADA accessible and lists accessible toilets and drinking water.
Visit Porcupine Creek SRS
Small first-come campground at Milepost 64 of the Tok Cut-off, near Slana.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash not exceeding 9 feet required in developed facilities (campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, swim beaches, boat ramps).
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No statewide pet ban on beaches; swim beaches count as developed facilities where the 9-foot leash rule applies.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- In the backcountry leashes are not required but pets must remain under voice control; in trapping areas (e.g. Chena River SRA) leashing is strongly advised for dog safety.
Are dogs allowed at Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site?
Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dnr.alaska.gov. More: Alaska state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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