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Best Tent Sites Near Delta Junction, AK (2)
Recent Tent Reviews in Delta Junction
36 Reviews of 2 Delta Junction Campgrounds
Birgit V.
Scout
Quartz Lake State Rec Area
Small paradise at the lake
Breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding area. The campsite might be basic but it's well worth it. It also has picnic tables, a tiny beach, a beach volleyball court, and a sandpit for the little ones.
- ccindy
TravelerQuartz Lake State Rec Area
Has a little of everything
Has great trails, RV and tent camping. 16 sites in wooded circle( 4 double sites) plenty of sites in gravel lot by water. Boat rental on site plus GREAT fishing!! Also by beach there’s volleyball, tetherball and sand box!!
- ccindyTraveler
Delta State Recreation Site
Close to town but private
24 sites some big enough for RV some tucked away for cozy tent. Has faucet’s for running water.
Andrew V.Traveler
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Fantastic and Clean Campground, Great for Kids
Harding Lake State Recreation Area is a shady and scenic site about twenty minutes from North Pole. The lesser-known and elder cousin of the many water-themed state recreation areas that trace the Richardson Highway from Fairbanks to Delta Junction.
This large and accommodating campground boasts a boat launch into Harding Lake, a baseball field, a large group recreation area near the water, a self-guided nature trail, a trailer dump site, and unpotable bulk water--along with various bathrooms with trash receptacles.
Our family of 5 tent camped in May and had a fantastic weekend. The sandlot-reminiscent baseball field was a rare and magical find that suited our family's wiffleball addiction perfectly. It's like wandering through a moss grove and emerging into a boreal. baseball field. A subarctic Field of Dreams. I also hit two first-pitch homeruns off my 9 and 5 year old--which may or not be related to the magic of this field--but I choose to believe.
The spacious and thoughtfully-designed campground certainly feels beyond its prime--old, unserviceable water pumps (perhaps not yet operable for the season); aspen saplings dotting the baseball infield; and many downed spruces over the nature trail. The posted maps are a little outdated. However, the campground boasted some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen, anywhere-with a very friendly on-site host who came by to chat and kept the facilities in pristine condition. The camping spots are well-placed along the loop to allow for varying degrees of privacy between sites.
Mosquitoes are everywhere in springtime Alaska--please let me know when you find a campground in a birch forest without them. That said, bring all the bug repellant and preventative measures you can muster. I was swarmed by a biblical cloud of man-eating Culicidae when we first pulled in--but they soon dispersed and only became annoying for intermittent periods.
Overall this was a magnificent campground, quiet and clean, with plenty for the kids to do. Fantastic and memorable experience.
Riley N.
Legend
Donnelly Creek State Rec Area
Good little spot very average
We stopped here on our way down to glennallen. It was very average had good clean bathrooms and picnic tables with fire pits. It was a nice spot but nothing out of the ordinary.
- Riley N.Legend
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Earthquake!
We loved camping here! The river is so pretty and the mountains are beautiful. We were sitting in our van and all of the sudden there was an earthquake! Just a small one but it was kind of exciting. The sunrise was also beautiful over the water. The have restrooms, water pump, and a boat launch as well.
M P.
Guide
Clearwater State Recreation Site
Clearwater campground
12 sites, 11 miles off the main highway and next to a beautiful, crystal clear creek. Hand water pump, no hookups available. Only two other people in the campground on a Friday night. Bathrooms were not maintained well during our visit.
SJ D.
RangerDonnelly Creek State Rec Area
Great View of Alaska Range
Great spot to rest. The night before a storm came through and gave a fresh layer of snow of the mountains. Highly recommend site 8, or the unmarked sites towards the end. Warning, entrance has a lot of pot holes. Decent cell service.
- TTeri B.Traveler
Clearwater State Rec Area
Nice Campground
Nice campground overall, unfortunately not much to do around campground.
Joe C.RangerClearwater State Recreation Site
Clearwater SRA
The name says it all, clearest bluest water I’ve seen in a long time.. the only thing was I missed Florida because of it
- Joe C.Ranger
Snowed Inn RV Park
Snowed in RV
Well if it wasn’t for the beautiful scenery at this locations I would’ve been able to make it through basic training.
- Joe C.Ranger
Delta State Recreation Site
Delta recreation
The recreation site here hands down amazing the facilities are top notch above the rest.
- Joe C.Ranger
Big Delta State Historical Park
Big Delta State
So me and the pup had to stop for a few minutes before getting on the road again, however I had a chance to read the story board about the history of the delta, well it’s some you should definitely read about .
- Joe C.Ranger
Campbell Cabin
Campbell cabin
One thing about this place reminded me of Bruce Campbell in army of darkness and evil dead.. gawd I love that movie..
- Joe C.Ranger
C Lazy Moose RV Park
C lazy moose
Such a great bnb my pup and I had to stop after that other location, just too much beauty that words
- Joe C.Ranger
Salcha River State Rec Area
Salcha river
Caught my first fish ever here! It was a catfish I think
Tanya B.LegendDonnelly Creek State Rec Area
Small campsite
This was a small campsite well situated on the highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks. About half full in late August and quite buggy.
- Tanya B.Legend
Lost Lake State Recreation Site
Best spot this year
We did come here in very late August and the Lost lake campground had only one camper. If you can get spot 10 followed by spot 11 then this campground is worth it. The other spots were not as nice and done had pools of water in them.
The lake was beautiful.
- Ioan P.Legend
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Nice !
Very clean campground. The staff was very nice as well. The lake view very nice. Friendly people.
- GGibson O.Scout
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Incredible!
I go there every year for a couple months, pretty nice
- Samantha M.Ranger
Birch Lake State Rec Area
Great swimming area for kids
This was a parking lot style camping with 17 parking spots. There are a few walk-in tent sites on site as well. If you are military there are quite a few options for cabins and more sites but you need permission to enter. There were picnic tables, fire pits, a dock, and shared grassy area for this campground. There’s a rental place near by for water toys which makes a great day on the water for kids. I would choose this place to swim over Harding Lake this summer due to high waters at Harding. The mosquitoes were bearable but be prepared for back to back camping and zero privacy. The lake is stocked with fish and you can see plenty swimming around as soon as you look in the water. Bathrooms on site. Make sure to bring your own firewood. Passing the Air Force base on your way to the campground is so cool if you get to see a take off on your way!
- Samantha M.Ranger
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Mosquitoville
This was a nice campground with a friendly couple hosting. The spaces were spaced out with privacy trees. I think we scored one of the best spots number 11. The mosquitoes were unbearable outside and in 73 degree weather you needed to be completely covered. The water was so high that the only water play area was the boat launch area. The kids still had a great time but I would check the water level before coming back. There is a dump station, water, and plenty of bathrooms throughout the campground. It is a party campground for water activities so expect noise well after 2am. There are no electric hookups. The closest store is about 10 minutes down the road and has your basic essentials. There are other lakes to visit within an hour radius which makes this a fun location. There is a baseball/soccer field on site which was a lot of fun for the children to run off so energy and it wasn’t very buggy. The water pump was turned off due to Covid19. There’s a water toys rental by the boat launch that offers paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards $25/2 hours or $35 for all day. They are only open Friday-Sunday or by appointment.
- Shadara W.Legend
Lost Lake State Recreation Site
Small Private Feel
Situated just down the road from quartz Lake State Recreation Campground Little Lost Lake Campground at Mile 2.1 has 12 pull in or back in campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. A large parking area, toilets, litter bins, and boat dock. The lake has Arctic char rainbow trout and some salmon stocke for fishing. A trail connects Little Lost Lake and Quarts Lake camping areas so you have access to both lakes. Not to be outdone by its bigger brother at Quartz Lake, Little Lost Lake campground is a gem of its own.
- Shadara W.Legend
Quartz Lake State Rec Area
Perfect Spot
Wonderful surprise right on the lake. Camp host, 16 great sites situated next to Quartz Lake, with a walking trail down to Little Lost lake which has it's own campground. Lots of dual sites great for those who camp with friends. Only downside was the overnight lot was extremely uneven. $15 a night. Scenic overlook hike 1.7 miles one way for those who want to stretch their legs.
- Shadara W.Legend
Donnelly Creek State Rec Area
So Sweet
12 pretty tree filled sites, tables, firepits, $15 a night. The road through is full of pot holes but don't let it deter you, it just requires a little navigation. Nice space between sites for quiet and privacy. Restrooms, bear proof trash. One public use cabin. A great place to get away for quiet to reconnect and think.
- Shadara W.Legend
Delta State Rec Area
Nice little stop over
Right outside Delta Junction this campground has a great day use area with multiple picnic tables and grills. A small picnic pavillion also adds to the day use appeal. Quiet sites with enough separation of peace and privacy. Firewood for sale $8 a bundle or 2 for $16. Close too all the Delta history and a great little stop off campground.
- Shadara W.Legend
Clearwater State Rec Area
Peaceful Fishing
This weekend led us north up to Delta Junction. We'd originally booked a campsite at Clearwater Lodge but changed our minds and chose to stay at Clearwater State Recreation site after doing a drive-thru. 16 sites with two pull throughs, toilets, tables, water pump, and boat launch, all along the Clearwater Creek perfect for fishing grayling. Right next door to the Clearwater Lodge which has a wonderful outside deck a bar and awesome food for if you're not in the mood to cook after a day of fishing. $15 a night for camping and $10 for the boat launch, or $5 for day parking.
Guide to Delta Junction
Tent camping near Delta Junction, Alaska offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.
Local Attractions for Tent Campers
- Experience the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities at Birch Lake State Rec Area, where you can enjoy swimming and fishing in a stocked lake.
Activities to Enjoy While Camping
- Try your luck at fishing for catfish at Salcha River State Rec Area, a great spot for anglers looking to catch their first fish.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Delta Junction
- Be prepared for a back-to-back camping experience at Birch Lake State Rec Area, where privacy is limited but the fun is abundant, especially for families with kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Delta Junction, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Delta Junction, AK is Birch Lake State Rec Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.