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Clam Gulch State Rec Area

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Location

Clam Gulch State Rec Area is located in Alaska

Directions

Sterling Highway to mile 117.5. Turn on Clam Gulch Road.

Coordinates

60.23589774628519 N
151.39764367537174 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Fires

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MacKensie C.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Beach access and good bay and mountain views

We stayed off season and were the only campers except the host. We rv camped and parked in a spot with an outlook over the cliff toward mountains. Only a few spots have views. There is a trail down to a beautiful beach, also empty when we were there. The parking spots are very tightly spaced.

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Allen W.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2018

Clam Gulch State Rec

This camground sits high above Clam Gulch beach. Providing both camping and parking access for the beach below. The mornings and evening can also make for fantastic photo opportunities of the ocean, beach and mountains across the bay.

Clam Gulch beach itself provides tons of photo opportunities especially at low tides, which reveal large sandy flats with sporadic rock outcroppings. The occasional creek or small stream spilling down from the bluffs add to the possibilities. Eagles and other sea birds commonly make appearances as well.

Rock collectors and agate hunters will find plenty to find and pick along the upper beaches. Sea glass and sea shells can also be found along the tidal lines. Others will find tranquility enjoying sImple quiet walks or hikes along the shoreline.

One of my favorite day use areas, i don’t personally camp here often. The shortage, and crowding of the tent camping areas is a turn off for me, as i prefer more separated spaces. The large low tide beaches, photo opportunities, and quiet of the area is huge draw however.

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120 camping spaces avaIlable
Mostly motorhome camping with only a handful of tent spaces.
Tent spaces have a picnic table and fire pit.
Well water and Dumpsters available.
Bathrooms are clean and well kept.
Bring supplies, the closest market is quite a drive away.
Bring warm weather gear, wind can pick up quickly here.

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Kyla M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2018

not much for camping

there's not a lot of tent camping available. a lot of parking spaces for day use and motor homes not so much for your tenters. camp hosts though are some of the nicesest I've come across and the state park ranger who makes her rounds is extremely nice and knowledgeable about what's going on around town. the beach itself is among one of the best to spend a day beach combing for shells and sea glass. the beaches in Alaska vary from sand to rocks, clam gulch is for sure one of your sandy beaches. one of the best for clamming when or if it ever opens back up for it. a great spot to spend a day or have a gathering not so much for you're back country camper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Clam Gulch State Rec Area?

Clam Gulch State Rec Area allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Clam Gulch State Rec Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Clam Gulch State Rec Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Clam Gulch State Rec Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Clam Gulch State Rec Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Clam Gulch State Rec Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.