## Overview

 Tangle Lakes Campground, located at MP 21.5 of the north side of the Denali Highway, is situated within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor and the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District boundary where over 10,000 years of human use have been documented. The campground provides 45 accessible campsites and 4 walk-in sites and is equipped with water pumps, toilets and a boat launch. The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild &amp; Scenic River float trip. The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape. 
## Recreation

 [https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska][1]\_\_ 
## Facilities

 This recreation site provides 45 campsites (which includes a host site, picnic tables and fire rings. Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, accessible trails, picnic area, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.\_\_\_\_ Lower Tangle Lakes and Upper Delta River trip: Put-in is at Tangle Lakes Campground (MP 21 Denali Highway) and take out is north of Phelan Creek (MP 212 Righardson Highway). If continuing on to Lower Delta River past MP 212 of the Richardson highway there is no designated take-out point but the Richardson Highway parallels the river in many places. 
## Natural Features

 This BLM-maintained campground sits amid the Tangle Lakes, a series of long, narrow lakes. This is a designated put-in for the 30-mile-long Delta National Wild and Scenic River float trip. There are moose and caribou in the area, many hunters use this as a base camp during the fall hunting season. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild &amp; Scenic River float trip. The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.[https://www.blm.gov/visit/denali-highway][2]\_\_ [https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2021-08/PublicRoom\_Alaska\_Denali-Hwy-Brochure.pdf][3]\_\_ 

[1]: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska
[2]: https://www.blm.gov/visit/denali-highway
[3]: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2021-08/PublicRoom_Alaska_Denali-Hwy-Brochure.pdf

Tangle Lakes Campground

Filled with great fishing and great views. Great for a 3-day road trip from Anchorage or a week away. 

Tangle Lakes in the fall is the best

Three of us used the group camp spot near the lake, as our friends dodged the rain and stayed in a nearby bunkhouse.  The campground sits directly on the tundra, so care is required to stay on the paths to not cause permanent damage to the biome.    The downside of camping on the tundra was no trees to hang from, and nowhere to hang our rain tarp to create a dry zone for cooking and eating, but with the heavy tables and some tent poles, we managed to create a great space for hanging out for two days.  The campground has a 1 mile hiking trail that goes along the ridge above the western edge, and at the time of our stay, the blueberries were perfectly ripe along the entire trail.  Also cool was that a bald eagle was using one of the trees in the finger of land going into the lake as a hunting launchpad, allowing us many great photos of it sitting and flying throughout our stay.

The campground is primitive, no showers, but has several hand pumps for getting fresh water throughout the campsite and boat launches to get out onto the lake.

Rustic Tundra camping

This campground may not have the tall trees due to is tundra location, but the views are worth it. Close to fishing, a gorgeous lake to kayak and canoe, tons of wildlife, hiking and panoramic views mean this campground has it all. Yes no hookups but they do recycle and the Tangle River Lodge is a hop, skip and a jump for a hot meal and some friendly conversation. 

Denali Hwy Hidden Gem

Tangle lakes campground has nice clean sites, lots of hiking (some a small drive) boat launch, bathrooms can be a bit of a walk from some sites.  In mid August the little nats were horrible but that’s camping in Alaska!

Just a little buggy

Stunning views all around. 
No services and no cell phone service. Come prepared with extra food, first aid, power, warm layers, rain gear, Inreach/spot. Weather changes quickly here be ready for anything. 
Amazing wildlife and history in this area, LNT principles are critical here to protect the ecosystem. 