Gakona, AK is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Gakona campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Gakona, reviewed by campers like you.
$30 / night
"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."
"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."
"Gakona RV has duper friendly and wholesome folks the kind you can really get lost in conversation with unlike other unmentioned parks"
$20 / night
"Has Group sites , water stations, walking trails in campground, pull though spots."
"We camped here and enjoyed how it was close to town but we still felt like we’re were far out."
"It is in a great location near the intersection of the Glenn Highway (1) and the Richardson Highway (4). I spoke to the owner and his brother and they we're both extremely nice and helpful."
"This place had an excellent breakfast place around the corner from the cabin. It was the cleanest and nicest place I’ve been to in a long time"
$27 - $60 / night
"Tucked back in the woods next to Tolsona Creek this campground is about 15 miles from Glennallen."
"A bit overgrown but a wonderful Campground with lots of privacy space between sites and access to the creek for fishing. Inner tubes can be written in the creek along with fishing and waiting."
"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."
"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."
"Pets are welcome but drive slowly. Not a ton of room between spots."
$35 - $150 / night
"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."
LegendWe 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
RangerGakona RV has duper friendly and wholesome folks the kind you can really get lost in conversation with unlike other unmentioned parks
RangerI 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.
LegendWell 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.
TravelerI and my group of visited Paxson Lake Campground and found it to be beautifully wooded with white and black spruce (perfect for hanging a hammock!). We picked sites adjacent to only water pump within the park to save on hauling and many walked down to the lake for a cold dip, since the campground has no modern amenities. The gravel road to get into the campground was a bit of challenge on loaded touring bicycles, but wouldn't present a challenge to those in motor vehicles, as the Richardson highway is several hundred feet above the lake.
Bring mosquito coils to create a safe zone, and definitely get to know the campground host, who has been a BLM volunteer in Alaska for several years at various campgrounds.
RangerOne of my favorite stops in Alaska 🤘🏻
GuideTucked back in the woods next to Tolsona Creek this campground is about 15 miles from Glennallen. This campground has a small shop, laundry, showers, flush toilets, dump stations, and offers electrical hook ups for RVs. All campsites appear to be located along the creek. This is a family owned campground that offers daily family friendly activities.
TravelerBest 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".
ScoutDry it was not! We stopped here in mid-June and there was water everywhere and based on the number of mosquitos it had been there some time. Well maintained. Water available. RV sites, pull through and back in. plenty of tent camping too. fire pits at each site, restrooms and trash dumpsters. some hiking trails too. $20 night. dog approved.
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