Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gakona, AK
Several RV parks operate near Gakona, Alaska, with varying amenities and site configurations. Gakona RV Park offers full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections, with sites that accommodate big rigs. Northern Nights Campground in Glennallen, 15 miles south of Gakona, provides electric and water hookups with a seasonal operation from May through October. "Sites are large, spread out and private. Each has a fire ring and a picnic table," noted one camper about Tolsona Wilderness Campground, located about 30 miles from Gakona along the Glenn Highway. Ranch House Lodge and RV Camping Resort in Glennallen features level pull-through sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer hookups, making it suitable for larger motorhomes.
Most RV parks in the area operate seasonally from mid-May through September, with limited options available during winter months. Dump stations are available at several locations including Dry Creek State Recreation Area, though some campers report the facilities can be basic. Cell service varies throughout the region, with stronger signals typically found closer to Glennallen. Kenny Lake Mercantile & RV Park, approximately 40 miles south of Gakona, offers electric hookups and a dump station but no sewer connections at individual sites. Travelers should note that while many parks accommodate large RVs, some sites may require leveling. A visitor to Dry Creek mentioned, "Pull through sites too close together and back in sites were two to a group so side by side." Pet policies are generally permissive throughout the area, with most RV parks allowing dogs with standard leash requirements.
