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Established Camping

Paxson Lake Campground

About

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management

Overview

Paxson Lake Campground MP 175 Richardson Hwy Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels. RV Dump station ___ $10 fee for non-campers. 50 campsites__ First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake. Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards. Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops. Fee Station: Per night = $15 drive in site; $6/Walk in site; Federal Senior Pass half price.

Recreation

BLM Alaska Recreation Guide__

Facilities

BLM Alaska Recreation Guide__

Natural Features

Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $15/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area.

contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217.

Nearby Attractions

Denali Highway Info Gulkana Wild and Scenic River Denali Highway__

Fee Info

<ul> <li>All sites are on a first come first serve basis. Fee's Per night = $15 drive in site; $6 Walk in site.</li> <li>The Paxson Lake Campground opening and closing dates are <strong>weather dependent</strong> and may vary from season to season. May 30th Mermorial Day through the first week in September (Labor Day) is typically when the site is accessible and open to the public.__</li> </ul>
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Location

Paxson Lake Campground is located in Alaska

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

62.88346369 N
145.5248217 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Paxson Lake Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Paxson Lake Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Paxson Lake Campground?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Paxson Lake Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Paxson Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Paxson Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Paxson Lake Campground?

There are 2 campsites at Paxson Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts