Big Lake South State Recreation Site sits on Alaska's Big Lake, three miles east of the town of Big Lake. The campground operates as a paved parking lot configuration where RVs up to 30 feet can access sites year-round. Campers park close together without space for awnings between units.
The facility provides drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables, with staff managing reservations through Great Holidays Campgrounds' website until 48 hours before arrival. After that cutoff, remaining spots become first-come, first-serve. Boaters find direct lake access, though the campground enforces a no-alcohol policy and requires separate parking fees for additional vehicles beyond the primary camping unit. Generators and noise can be issues during peak times, with some campers reporting disturbances lasting past midnight.
Map & DirectionsBig Lake South State Recreation Site is located in Alaska near Big Lake
Directions
From mile 52.3 Parks Highway, take the Big Lake Road 3.6 miles to "Y", take North Shore Drive 1.4 miles to end of road.
Coordinates
61.53109063 N
149.85735955 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
