Centennial Camper Park

Within Centennial Park, Centennial Camper Park operates as a municipal campground from May 15 through September 30. The City of Anchorage manages this drive-in facility, which provides both tent and RV sites with electric and water hookups available for recreational vehicles.

Highway noise from nearby roads creates a constant backdrop throughout the campground. "All you can hear is Highway," reports Shadara W.. Several reviewers mention traffic sounds continuing through the night, making this location less suitable for campers seeking a quiet wilderness experience. The proximity to Anchorage does offer convenient access to urban amenities and services.

Bear activity occurs regularly in the area, with multiple sightings reported by campers. Food storage in secure containers becomes essential, as signs throughout the campground warn of wildlife presence. The facility includes maintained walkways leading to water access points, making it popular with anglers. Boat traffic on the adjacent waterway increases during fishing seasons.

Site maintenance presents ongoing challenges, with overgrown vegetation contributing to mosquito problems during summer months. Bathroom facilities function but show signs of wear, according to recent visitor reports. The campground charges $25 per night for sites with hookups, though some reviewers note discrepancies in advertised amenities versus what's actually available on-site.

For campers exploring camping near Centennial Park, this municipal option works best as a convenient base for Anchorage-area activities rather than a backcountry camping experience. The combination of urban accessibility and basic amenities makes it functional for travelers needing overnight accommodation with hookups, despite the road noise and maintenance issues.

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Location

Public Campground

Centennial Camper Park is located in Alaska

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct Seward Hwy 1 & Glenn Hwy 1 (Downtown Anchorage): Go 4-1/2 mi E on Glenn Hwy 1, then 1/4 mi S on Muldoon Rd, then 1 block E on Boundry Ave, then 3/4 mi N on Frontage Rd.

Address

8300 Glenn Hwy
Anchorage, AK 99501

Coordinates

61.22843153 N
149.72280097 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 19 users
    Last on 3/23/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/23/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 19 users
    Last on 3/23/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/23/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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17 Reviews

Multiple campers commented on the spacious sites and clean facilities as key strengths. However, constant highway noise, safety concerns, and high per-vehicle pricing were recurring complaints that significantly impact the camping experience.

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2025

Close to town

City Campground that is along Hwy 1. It is in need of some maintenance on the bathrooms. However, everything was working. You do hear road noise from the hwy. Price and convenient location are good.

Site52
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2020

Park in Anchorage

This could be a first time camping park. With all that Alaska has to offer there are plenty of places to try. But if this is your first time camping and want to be right down the street from every city convenience then this is a park for you. Better than any other choice inside Anchorage and it has better scenery than a parking lot.

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

All you hear is highway

All you can hear is Highway. This Campground may be considered the better of the three main choices for Anchorage however after asking around with my Anchorage friends I've heard that the homeless over takes this campground at night. After driving through the campground I did notice several questionable tent sites and also several questionable run-down RVs that looked as though they had been there for quite a while.

  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Shadara W., August 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Shadara W., August 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Shadara W., August 13, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Clean, Quiet

I had a great time at this campground. It is close enough to many attractions to make it a good home base. There were a lot of bear activity signs though I didn't see any. You do have to be sure to pack all food stuff in a secure location.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Sally C., August 29, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Overpriced and Underwhelming

This campsite, while pretty, is very lack luster. Overgrown grass/weeds in each site make the mosquito problem (which as an AK resident I‘m familIar with how terrible they already are here, so proper maintenance is a necessity) almost unbearable to even be outside. The price to dry camp here, as there are no hook-ups, is $21 PER VEHICLE, per night . We always have to take 2 vehicles due to our kids and dogs so we ended up having to pay full camp site price just to park my car in a nearby space. They also charge $20 to use their dump station, which was insane since every other dry site we have camped at had dumping and water stations free of charge. There was nowhere for our kids to play, and because of the weeds/over grown grass/mosquitos, we ended up staying in the camper the entire time. I had high hopes for this area, but it was a major let down. I didn‘t even take pictures because we weren‘t outside long enough to do it. I would assume if your only goal while camping here was to fish, it would be great since they have very well maintained bridged walkways from the campground to the water, otherwise I would look elsewhere.

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

do not reccomend.

the grounds are nice but the amenities are not. lots of boat traffic so great if you’re there to fish. $21 a car. stayed two nights and the wife drove separate so because of that it cost $84 then they charge $20 to use the dump station?? nothing happening there for kids. website advertises electric hookups but there aren’t any. the sites are overgrown which goes hand in hand with already terrible mosquitos. 10 mins down the road you can stay on the beach at kasilof for free.

  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Jonathan B., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Jonathan B., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Jonathan B., July 11, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

The city squatting campground

If you don’t mind the occasional drug deal, generators getting turned on at midnight, people who “live” there as much as possible, then this is for you. But I did not let my kids play at the playground alone—even with their older brother. I found a needle cap near the bathroom and beer cans littering the bushes nearby.

but....it is near downtown anchorage, has showers, and is relatively cheap. The sites are roomy, and plenty of trees and sun.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 27, 2017

Centennial camping!!

Centennial camp ground in Anchorage Alaska was a FAB SURPRISE!! Hidden, secret, clean, and big tent spots!

Site35
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Aimee H., July 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Aimee H., July 27, 2017
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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

Not what I thought

It would have been nice to have a tent only area away from other rv's and a little more space between camp sites.

Site24
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

Not a bad stay

Site was clean. Bathrooms were clean. Bears were spotted, but you can hear traffic all night. Not much of an "outdoorsy" experience.

Site24
Month of VisitJuly
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  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Wes F., July 23, 2017
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

It worked

The campsite worked for what we needed, which was a place to crash. It was kinda sketchy though. We showed up and there was a bunch of cops, a homeless guy was staying next to us, and there was a bear. Bathrooms were great though!

Site62
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Jonathan H., July 23, 2017
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2017

Pretty good

Showed up a little late but there where plenty of available sites. Good if you need to crash, but very close to the highway and town.

Site53
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Centennial Camper Park by Andre A., July 22, 2017
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2017

Wonderful

We only needed to be at the campsite for a few hours during the night; however, we were pleasantly surprised by the showers and great facilities! The campsite was large and the fire pit was great.

Site35
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Centennial Camper Park?

Camping at Centennial Camper Park can starts at $25.00.

Does Centennial Camper Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Centennial Camper Park has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Centennial Camper Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Centennial Camper Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Centennial Camper Park have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Centennial Camper Park does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Centennial Camper Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.