Best RV Parks & Resorts near Chitina, AK

Recent RV Reviews near Chitina, Alaska

42 Reviews of 11 Chitina Campgrounds

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  Shadara W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 15, 2019

  Tonsina River Lodge

  Open Year Round

  Open year round, but closed Tuesdays in winter. RV hookups, laundry, bar and restaurant. Landing strip for small airplanes too. We just passed through here scouting it out for future trips and unfortunately they were closed that day. The RV sites seemed a little overgrown and uneven, but otherwise not bad. They offer authentic Russian and American food and a bar. Website has lovely pics of their rooms for rent.

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2020

  Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground

  Right on the river

  Well maintained campground. Kind of like a folk festival. Very friendly staff. If you are looking for a great place to camp here it is.

  Call and make reservations! 907-822-3991 or kscharters@gmail.com

  Prices are a little high for tent camping but pretty standard for RVs. Pets are welcome but drive slowly. Not a ton of room between spots.

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  Riley N.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 14, 2022

  Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

  Very beautiful and clean spot

  We really enjoyed camping here. This was our first place we camped in Alaska and it was very clean. It has a beautiful view with the lake right there and the beavers are very active. Clean bathrooms

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  Melissa W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2023

  Base Camp Root Glacier

  Great secluded camping

  This place is so far out of the way and worth it. We only stayed one night but there was enough around and the site was so great, I wish we could have stayed for two. The road to get here isn't hard, just extremely long. When it's wet and the potholes are full of water, you have to treat each of them like they're a foot deep since you have no depth perception. It took us about 3 hours on Nabsena road in our rental jeep compass. We were here in shoulder season and had our pick of spots. We set up right along the water. It was extremely peaceful and relaxing. You could sit here to just enjoy the scenery. Walking into McCarthy is fun too and has a couple of dining options. The city's public outhouses are night, the home made pits on the campground are okay (the dimensions are a little off and they're awkward to sit on). I can't remember if they have wood available but don't count on any amenities. Being shoulder season, we were treated to less than 10 others in the campground (any RV's should be prepared to bondock). Plenty of bear tracks sited hiking in the area and locals said the grizzly's were coming out at night. We even got a glimpse of the Northern Lights but the stars alone are incredible here. This site was well worth travelling for.

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  Hannah W.

  Legend

  

  May. 12, 2019

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Wonderful as always!

  I've reviewed this campground before but found some more information about it. It costs $20 to camp here per the listing in the Milepost. I was here in May and they weren't ready for the summer camping season. No pricing was posted but the honor box is still available right when you drive in. Only one pit toilet was open in the off season and the water was locked. Bear proof trash recepticals are still available. There are 6 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. 4 of the campsites have tent pads. There are also lots of trees where you could hang a hammock! Cell reception was spotty here.

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  Sierra S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Land of the Free

  This camp ground really makes you appreciate the freedom to explore Alaska and see all the beauty. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve seen in Alaska. Although this campground is just off the road system, the roads in Alaska can always use some work. Take your time and enjoy the drive but make sure you’re prepared - stores and gas are few in far between once you get back into this terrain.

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  Cody L.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 19, 2023

  Kenny Lake Mercantile & RV Park

  East access and great owners!

  One of my favorite stops in Alaska 🤘🏻

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  Melissa F.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 19, 2019

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Best place ever 😊

  10 sites and one bathroom. Three of the sites are private. At least three of them can be an RV site. Great for community camping ⛺️. Gorgeous waterfall with most camping on the creek. Can’t wait to go back to take the trail a 100 yards up the road.

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  Cody M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2021

  Kennicott Riverside Campground

  Primitive & Secluded

  This campground is only suitable for those with their own transportation as it is a considerable drive from the footbridge, but the trek is worth it. Nice level tent sites near the river with a picnic table and stone fire ring. Outhouse and showers are a short walk away. Guides for river rafting trips live in walled tents nearby if you need anything. Breeze near the river keeps insects at bay and some greenery between sites provide privacy. A nice place to camp away from the hubbub at the end of the road.

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  Shadara W.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 12, 2019

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Gorgeous Waterfall Limited RV Spots

  Gorgeous waterfall but very limited camping spots, about 5 in all with a couple walk in tent sites. First come first serve basis but all sites have a beautiful view of the creek and waterfall. Mostly tent sites only one or two sites big enough for an RV. The campground along is worth stopping in to see the waterfall if nothing else.

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  Melisa A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 30, 2016

  Glacier View Campground

  Gold Rush

  Nice cabins to rent if you don't want to take a tent or RV! Watch out for wildlife. Check out a cool old mining town or just get out of your busy life and relax. Beautiful view, clean air, and quiet!

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 17, 2023

  McCarthy Road Camp

  Beautiful spot

  You can not beat your surroundings and the view!! I would give it 5/5 stars for that..

  I asked the guy at the counter if the Basecamp is private. He said yes. It's unfortunate that you have to drive down the terrible, McCarty road. It was bad. They just grated it and if we didn't have a raff adventure booked my husband would have turned around since we are hauling a camper. I'm surprised nothing broke but we still need to get back :(

  Considering we are in the park, I wish they had more camping options. I gave it 3/5 stars as I'm comparing to other campgrounds...$35 for NO amenities is a lot.....if it was going to the national park to pay for the footbridge maybe my opinion would be different. You get a spot with no electric or water, no bathrooms, no trash. I asked the guy at the counter and he said "no trash is our biggest complaint". So $35 is a bit much for where we are, but since this is a once in a lifetime trip for us, I get it. We enjoyed the remoteness of the town and the idea of this small community. Usually when you end up in areas this remote, you end up with free camping or cheap camping via the national park service....

  We biked five miles to Kennicott mine, we got picked up at footbridge for our raft adventure and it wasn't far to eat at "the potato" for lunch.

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  Sterling S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 21, 2021

  King For A Day Campground & Charters

  Great little fishing/relaxed camping spot

  Best place we stayed on our 900 mile round trip starting from Fairbanks. Fishing was good. Took us about an hour to land 4 sockeyes. Owners came down, gave us tips and offered to loan some gear we hadn't realized we needed. Bald eagles were playing, and flying around all day. The campsite we picked was by the river, plenty of room, picnic table, fire pit and a spot for our car.

  This place is truly local and supports local. We were treated like locals even though we were 2000 miles from home and never been to Alaska before. I'm looking forward to coming back next year.

  I definitely recommend this place for anyone who isn't impressed by people being herded from national parks into resorts, funnelled into gift shops reselling Walmart apparel and overpriced "dinner theatres".

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  Abby M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2016

  Base Camp Root Glacier

  Remote, difficult to get to, and totally worth it!

  Chugach Mountains on one side, the Root Glacier on the other, and a rushing river on the third side. The MOST gorgeous scenery at a campsite I've ever been to. There is no NP campground in this remote part of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the largest NP in the US). You can either drive the 30-mile gravel road for 3 hours or take a 4-seater plane in. The flight was our vacation splurge and it was breathtaking. We were dropped off by a shuttle at the other side of the river and used a wheeled cart to carry out gear and cross the pedestrian bridge to the campground. No one was there but we found a picnic table with instructions to put our $20/night cash in an envelope. We found a site on the other side (the side by the picnic table had cars/RV's that had driven in, our side had 3 tents the first night, none the next 2 nights). There aren't really any designated campsites, but there were a scattering of picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of land. Despite the remoteness, we were glad to discover an outhouse and a large container of potable water on site. The town of McCarthy (15 minute walk) had 1 restaurant open that we ate dinner at each night after exploring the Root Glacier and ice climbing. We bought sack lunches from the lodge in Kennicott and only had to cook breakfast. Bear containers are required here if you don't have a vehicle, and we were able to check one out for free from the NP visitor center (not on site, but several hours earlier in the day's drive). While the campground itself is very basic, the remote location and beauty make the effort and expense to get here absolutely worth it! Highly recommended!

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  Riley N.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 17, 2022

  Wrangell View Campground

  Some road noise but not a bad spot

  We came across this campground riding into wrangell st elias and decided to check it out. Lots of porcupines in the area which was neat. Not very private but not bad. Beautiful drive to get there

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  Cody L.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 19, 2023

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Small but beautiful

  Tiny camp site with beautiful waterfall. Really nice spot to listen to green noises.

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  SJ D.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 8, 2021

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Perfect for those who like to sleep next to running water

  Beautiful campground! Not many sites, but a few right by the waterfall. It’s a shard turn off the road so when coming near Chitna keep your eyes peeled.

  Also great for a short hike!

  Pros: tent platforms to practice those LNT skills!

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2020

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  If you can get a spot

  Cannot reserve. Get there early in the week and stay the weekend. This campground only has 10 spots but is worth it. Spots are small but the waterfall is amazing. There is a great place to splash in the water at the base of this waterfall. This is one of those once in a life time spots so if you drive by and there is an open space take it.

  There is great ground for tent camping as well.

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  Aaron U.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  High energy water!

  Best drinking water anywhere. Has hand pump well. Clean out houses. Great camping by the creek. Thundering waterfalls.

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  Keena M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Gorgeous, small, secluded

  Perfect place to camp

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  Hannah W.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 2, 2019

  Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

  Gorgeous!

  This is one of the most beautiful camping areas I have ever seen. We were only looking for a place to pull off and use the restroom but we were so caught up by the cleanliness and beauty of the area that we decided to eat lunch at one of the picnic tables near the falls. There are only a handful of camping sites and the bathrooms are brand new pit toilets. There is a hand pump for water across the bridge. The campground is split with a wooden bridge crossing a river flowing from the waterfall. I hope to come back here someday and actually camp here!

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2020

  Kenny Lake Mercantile & RV Park

  Hot showers

  If you are looking for a place for a hot shower this is the stop to make. Very nice people running the mercantile. If you are just stopping on the way you can get gas or grab items you forgot. Great place to grab some ice cream on a hot day or a bag of ice.

  There are no picnic tables or benches so bring your own. I would not recommend a long camping trip here but this is a wonderful place to stop off. They also have rooms for rent.

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2020

  Tonsina River Lodge

  Right next to Squirrel Creek Campground

  I had to fix this ones location. This is within walking distance to Squirrel Creek Campground. They have an ATM and great food.

  If you are tired of your camp stove this place is worth a stop and if you want a different bed or Squirrel Creek is full this is the place to stop.

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2020

  Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

  No joke we saw a squirrel as we drove in

  Actually saw a squirrel within 5 minutes of being there. This is a well maintained campground with clean bathrooms. Spots along the river. Great place to stop for the night.

  Campground was not full so if you run out of options this is a great choice. Worth the drive to Worthington Glacier and Valdez.

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  Kari P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 7, 2019

  Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

  Convenient location and secluded sights

  This is a really great stop over camp site for road trips. The sites are all different and pretty secluded, hardly saw anyone while there (September).

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  Aaron U.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

  Good swimming, clear creek, berry picking.

  Great swimming hole and wonderful berry picking. Clear water creek and lake. Nice beach and secluded campsites.

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  Todeshandler54 G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

  Great Spot

  Loved the location. Close to Glenallen and not far from Valdez. Lots of spots with great shade. We found a spot in the back right on the creek. Left to go to Valdez and came back and found the same spot still open. Absolutely loved the campground minus the mosquitos.