Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Gakona, AK

Searching for a place to camp with your dog near Gakona? Find the best sites near Gakona where you bring your dog and enjoy a scenic view. These scenic and easy-to-reach Gakona campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Gakona, AK (14)

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    2. Tolsona Wilderness Campground

    11 Reviews
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    56 Saves
    Glennallen, Alaska

    Quiet. Peaceful. Private. Get off the highway and avoid the parking lots cleverly disguised as RV parks, campgrounds and resorts. We offer 50 water and electric sites and 30 tent sites, all of which are along the Tolsona Creek. Come fish in our creek or just relax for a few days. Either way, you will not find a better place to camp in Alaska.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $27 - $60 / night

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    3. Ranch House Lodge

    9 Reviews
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    25 Saves
    Glennallen, Alaska

    Beautiful campground in Tolsona just outside Glennallen Alaska Mile 173 on the Glenn Hwy. Big Rig Friendly. Creekside sites. Full hookup water, sewer and electric at each site. 

    Tent sites and Cabins available. Historic Roadhouse, serves  food and liquor.  Traditional roadhouse setting, everybody feels at home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    4. Sailors Campground- Ahtan Inc

    2 Reviews
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    5 Saves
    Gakona, Alaska

    Aetna Alaska Native Corporation maintains 2 campgrounds: Sailors Campground near the Gulkana River, and Hilltop Campground near the Copper River. This allows camping, parking, fishing, and crossing of Ahtna lands. The cost is $30 per group/vehicle per night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

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      5. Gakona RV Park

      2 Reviews
      6 Saves
      Gakona, Alaska
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
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      6. Northern Nights Campground

      5 Reviews
      3 Photos
      8 Saves
      Glennallen, Alaska
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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          8. Cabins on the Glenn

          1 Review
          2 Saves
          Glennallen, Alaska
          • Pets
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • RVs
          • Cabins
          • Market
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          10. King For A Day Campground & Charters

          3 Reviews
          10 Photos
          8 Saves
          Copper Center, Alaska

          Escape into the wilderness and experience the beauty of Alaska at King For A Day Campground! RV options include dry sites, electric, water & electric, and full hookup sites. Showers, used of our sani-pump station, filling with potable water, and our WiFi room with 5G and fiber optics are included in the price of your stay. We are pet friendly with the basic curtesy rules. Situated between the Richardson Highway 4 and the glacial fed Klutina River our campground boasts the best river access for incredible sockeye fishing, aka; the renowned Copper River Reds. New to the are of flossing for sockeye? Sign up for a fishing lesson. An expert guide will teach you all you need to know from rig selection to hooking and landing these amazing fish. This lesson is for 3 fish (your limit per day) or 3 hours, whichever comes first. All gear needed for fishing provides. After photos, your guide will filet your catch.

          **OUR FULL DAY CHARTER, AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME **Your adventure begins with an exhilarating side-by-side ride deep into the heart of the Alaskan Wilderness, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey ahead. Your expert guide will lead you through the rugged terrain, sharing their knowledge of the land and the best fishing spots along the Klutina River. Feel the rush as you cast your line into the pristine waters of the Klutina and hooking into a powerful Alaskan salmon know for their incredible fight and delectable taste. Keep your eye out for bald eagles soaring overhead, the vibrant colors of wildflowers and the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains. Your white water rafting experience will end on the bank of King For A Day Campground where your guide will filet your catch. At King For A Day Campground and Charters, we offer more than just a fishing trip; we offer an adventure that will awaken your spirit and leave you in awe of natures wonders . Call and book your charter today and prepare to be enchanted by the magic of the Alaskan wilderness!

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • RVs

          $35 - $150 / night

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        Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Gakona

        61 Reviews of 14 Gakona Campgrounds


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          Aug. 11, 2024

          Lake Louise State Rec Area

          Windy but quiet

          There wasn’t anyone when we got here. Then someone pulled up down the way. Then after a while they pulled up near us, adjusting themselves. And honestly we appreciated this cause there was lots of moose scat in the area. So any activity was appreciated. There was one bar LTE for ATT if you’re wondering.

          It was buggy as well, but only at the start, then we got non stop wind from the south which helped a lot. All in all, a good night and the lake is a lot bigger in person than on the map.

        • Todeshandler54 G.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
          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.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Northern Nights Campground
          Jun. 11, 2024

          Northern Nights Campground

          Not well maintained

          I stayed for two nights within a span of a few days due to car troubles. This campsite is so poorly maintained with toilet paper not being replaced, dirty showers, and TONS of mosquitoes. This is not even near water so I don’t understand how the sites have hundreds of mosquitos in them. It costs $8 per load of laundry and only one dirty/cold shower works.

        • Melissa W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Oct. 29, 2023

          Ranch House Lodge

          Great spot while traveling between cities

          We planned on staying here to break up our travel along the Glenn going from Palmer to Valdez. This was the perfect place for the night. We had the pleasure of being there on the last day they were open for the season. It was pouring down rain so we joined the owners in their roadhouse for a bowl of chili and pizza instead of sitting outside in the rain. We ended up chatting with them for hours and enjoyed sharing stories about camping and campers we're encountered. As the only tent campers left, they told us to pick any site that looked nice. They were all great tent sites with a stream that runs behind them. Even though it's right off the main highway, the traffic noise is minimal. The tent sites are large with a picnic table, fire ring, and plenty of trees. The shower houses were clean and water warm.

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          Jun. 8, 2023

          Northern Nights Campground

          kind of a mess

          Basic. Bathrooms and showers not operational.  Location is okay, but there are other campgrounds on the glenn hwy that offer a better experience.

        • l
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Jun. 8, 2023

          Ranch House Lodge

          Wonderful people, great campground, love the Tavern

          Great RV campground. Owners are very friendly, helpful, personable.. We had a great time.  Andy and Karen were lovely host great conversation. The grounds were well kept Andy stayed busy. Sites were nicely spaced out very level. Each site had a table and a fire pit.. Experienced no problem with power or water. Bath houses were gorgeous. The overall value was great with free wifi and hot, clean showers. There is also laundry and firewood available for a good price as well. We stopped into the tavern for some pizza, chili, and beers. It had a community feel to it and we were able to meet and talk to a lot of great people. 100% recommend staying here

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          Camper-submitted photo from Dry Creek State Rec Area
          Sep. 1, 2022

          Dry Creek State Rec Area

          Great overnight stop

          The campground has many sites with some pull-thrus. There is a lot of space between sites and there was literally no one there. Stopped in after a weekend of fishing in Valdez and wanted to visit the Wrangell mountain visitor center. I had to backtrack some but it was worth it. It’s primitive but relaxing and quiet. I’ll definitely stop there again!

        • J
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          Jul. 26, 2022

          Sailors Campground- Ahtan Inc

          Super sweet spot by the river LTE to boot

          Had the whole place to ourselves. Site #1 right next to river. Porta Potty for toilet but it was clean. Rocking cell service for Verizon and ATT. Late July zero mosquitoes.

        • Riley N.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Dry Creek State Rec Area
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Dry Creek State Rec Area

          Very wet

          We camped here and enjoyed how it was close to town but we still felt like we’re were far out. The sites are okay most of them have the picnic tables and fire pits in low areas where water collects so you can’t really use them

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Northern Nights Campground
          Jun. 23, 2022

          Northern Nights Campground

          Decent Place to spend the night

          This is a safe but bare bones RV park. The sites were clean and level, but not too many FH. The surrounding area isn’t too tip top maintained, but it was fine and well priced for the night.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Jun. 19, 2022

          Ranch House Lodge

          Wonderful & Friendly

          The moment you arrive, the hosts greet you with all the hospitality you can imagine. The lodge has so much history filled with great food, drinks & dessert!

          The camping spots are right off the creek which makes for a perfect evening stroll and peaceful morning cup of coffee.

          We will be back! :)

        • Riley N.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
          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

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Dry Creek State Rec Area
          Feb. 21, 2022

          Dry Creek State Rec Area

          Beautiful trees

          There were several available campsites in June. Some pull through. Vault toilets, fire pits and picnic tables. But mosquitos were horrendous.

        • SJ D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Sailors Campground- Ahtan Inc
          Sep. 12, 2021

          Sailors Campground- Ahtan Inc

          Best campground in Copper Valley

          I love this campground right on the Gakona River. Any time I’ve gone I’ve been the only one. Different types of sites, is very buggy in July.

        • SJ D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Dry Creek State Rec Area
          Sep. 8, 2021

          Dry Creek State Rec Area

          Good for a quick layover

          Small campground with sites close to one another. Right off Richardson Hwy and across from the Gulkana airport.

          Pros: group camping, pull throughs, water, restrooms

        • steven P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Aug. 26, 2021

          Ranch House Lodge

          Tolsona campground

          Creeksites are fabulous. Peaceful,  Hear the creek.  Enjoy the sun.  Well managed, all sites 50/30/20 amp. Have full hook up as well as tent sites.  Keep the place clean. Owners also run the lodge and you need to see inside to understand the beauty. Hand peeled logs,  the fireplace was burning, just amazing.  A must stop on your Alaskan adventure.

        • michael R.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Aug. 25, 2021

          Ranch House Lodge

          Glennallen Camping

          On the way to Valdez we camped at the Ranch House. Very much enjoyed our stay. We have truck camper so the bathhouse is essential. And this campground has all others beat. Not just clean but decorated in moose motif and wood. Very cute. Trout and greyling were multiple but not large. Fun to fish.  Had a drink at the bar talked with other guests. Found out about somethings to do in Valdez which is about 2 hours from here. Well maintained sites,  bear cans for trash, each site seemed to have fire ring and table. 5 star campground

        • MariaS S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Aug. 20, 2021

          Ranch House Lodge

          Best Glennallen Campground. Best Tolsona Campground

          On the Glenn Hwy in Tolsona this campground has all the amenities you could want. Large level sites. Full hook up. Waterfront sites on the creek. Greyling and Trout Fishing in the Tolsona Creek. Clean bathrooms. Tavern that not only has a full bar, but makes homemade pizza and chili.  I gather that the small community of Tolsona is often looked past so like other businesses in area use Glennallen as the location. So I say Best Campground Glennallen, Best Campground Tolsona. So you if want the best go here for Tolsona Camping, Glennallen camping.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Tolsona Wilderness Campground
          Aug. 5, 2021

          Tolsona Wilderness Campground

          Great Family Camping

          Camp hosts were so nice! Good sized spots and all with a River view. Water and electric hook ups at most sites and no noise from generators. Picnic table a fire ring on sites.

          You can rent float tubes for the River and the have life jackets for kids. We are already looking forward to our trip next year.

        • Brian B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Aug. 4, 2021

          Ranch House Lodge

          Tolsona Campground Peaceful Quiet Fish Creek

          After staying at another campground on my last trip to the Glennallen area, I gave the Ranch House in Tolsona a try. I will never stay anywhere else. The sites are truly enchanting. Large, level, and open. The creek is right there and after staying elsewhere I could not help but compare how charming this campground is.  The added charm of the owners and the historic lodge, just makes this the place to spend time at.  Loved it.

        • Sterling S.
          Camper-submitted photo from King For A Day Campground & Charters
          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".

        • Troy T.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ranch House Lodge
          Jul. 17, 2021

          Ranch House Lodge

          Treasure of a find

          Reviews looked good. Checked it out.  Wonderful place, clean quiet.  Great place.  Creek is amazing.

        • Brian B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Tolsona Wilderness Campground
          Jul. 17, 2021

          Tolsona Wilderness Campground

          Not what it once was

          This campground once was a true camping experience. Now it's more of children's activity park.  The office rents tubes and no one monitors where these tubes go,, no peaceful campsites, no fishing. The campground needs full maintenance, the sites are overgrow, the bathhouse is unkept and could use updates,  Just not wilderness, more theme park.

        • Jessica J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Gakona RV Park
          Oct. 4, 2020

          Gakona RV Park

          Beautiful scenery

          Stayed here for a few days and the scenery was captivating. I could sit and stare for hours, I must’ve take hundreds of pictures of the same things lol. Great get away with basic amenities, peaceful atmosphere. Site had hooks ups and a picnic table to use.

        • Jessica J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground
          Oct. 4, 2020

          Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground

          Great people and place

          The campsites are decently sized. The people working, visiting and in the area were all great. Very respectful of each other, helping newer fishers with techniques and how to tips. we had many great encounters with people on this adventure. Caught lots of reds and exchanged some great receipts with others. We took the car and gear without any problems. The shop had firewood for sale along with basic necessities.



        Guide to Gakona

        If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Gakona, Alaska, there are several great options that welcome your furry friends while providing a range of amenities and activities.

        Dog-friendly activities while camping near Gakona

        • At Gakona RV Park, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and take your dog for long walks along the river, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
        • Ranch House Lodge offers spacious tent sites right off a creek, ideal for a peaceful evening stroll with your pet.
        • Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground provides a friendly atmosphere where you can fish while your dog enjoys the outdoors.

        Tips for camping with dogs near Gakona

        Pet-friendly campgrounds include Gakona RV Park and more

        • Gakona RV Park is known for its welcoming environment and basic amenities, making it a solid choice for pet owners.
        • At Boardwalk RV Park, pets are allowed, and the park is conveniently located near essential services.
        • King For A Day Campground & Charters offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy fishing while your pet explores the surroundings.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Gakona, AK?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Gakona, AK is Dry Creek State Rec Area with a 3.4-star rating from 7 reviews.

        • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Gakona, AK?

          TheDyrt.com has all 14 dog-friendly camping locations near Gakona, AK, with real photos and reviews from campers.