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Liberty Falls State Recreation Site sits adjacent to a waterfall with thundering waters and clean outhouses. This small campground offers 10 sites, all pet-friendly, with several campsites positioned directly along the creek. Most sites accommodate tents with wooden platforms available, though three sites can fit RVs. Kenny Lake Mercantile & RV Park provides another pet-friendly option with hot showers, electric hookups, and water connections for campers traveling with dogs. The campground lacks picnic tables, so visitors should bring their own seating. Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site features 25 secluded, wooded campsites with bear-proof trash receptacles and pet-friendly policies throughout the grounds. Sites along the creek bank provide $20/night camping with picnic tables and fire pits for campers and their dogs.
Pet owners camping near Kenny Lake should note the varying amenities between campgrounds. Liberty Falls provides hand-pump drinking water across the bridge, while Squirrel Creek offers potable water and clean restrooms. The area features wonderful berry picking opportunities and swimming holes where some pets can cool off during warmer months. McCarthy Road Camp permits dispersed camping with dogs but prohibits campfires, requiring visitors to practice proper waste management with their pets in this undeveloped area. Mosquitoes can be prevalent in summer months, particularly at Squirrel Creek, so pet-appropriate insect repellent is advisable. For RV travelers with pets, several campgrounds offer sanitary dump stations, including Squirrel Creek and Kenny Lake Mercantile, which operates seasonally from May through September.
"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."
"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!"
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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"
"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."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $35 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Pets are welcome but drive slowly. Not a ton of room between spots."
"The campground is right off the highway."
"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."
GuidePeaceful area with a good distance from the road. We can see it from our site but far enough away to feel safer. There are plenty premade fire rings from previous people. 4 stars because there are various piles of broken glass and nails off to the side. Do a walk of your site if you bring a dog or kids.
GuideVery large gravel area. Accommodates many campers. Dispersed. No amenities
RangerDecent campground with about 12 full hookup sites and some dry camping. Fairly quiet and clean.
RangerLarge gravel area about a half mile from Worthington Glacier State Recreation Area. Can hold many rigs of any size. Easy access.
TravelerGreat little park run by great people, with a lot to do! Themed weekends, plenty for the kids to do, on-site tubing, free showers, a dump station, and a coffee shop on site.
Spaces run small, and close together, but not parking lot close.
ScoutRock fire pits lined along the river. Bathrooms about 0.5 miles away up in a separate parking lot. Not a lot of privacy, but if you need a good place to sleep for a night on your journey up or out, this is a good choice. Free!
LegendWe stayed here overnight on the way to Valdez and enjoyed it so much that we returned for two nights on the way back. The campground is right off the highway. Check-in was easy, and we were allowed to pick between two site options, and Karen was offering sites that were not next to another camper since the park wasn't full. We chose back-in site 52 with full hookups (50/30/20 AMP) in their new back area both times. Backing in was easy, and we appreciated that the pad has two sewer hookups, with water and electric centered. Water pressure was decent, around 40 psi. Pine trees surround many of the campsites; we had some, but still got a very usable Starlink signal. Verizon showed 4 bars and T-Mobile 1 bar. This campground is essentially off-grid Alaska, with all the challenges and rules that come with that. For example, black tank flushing isn’t allowed due to septic limitations, trash is burned on-site so flammable or unburnable items are prohibited, and the potable water may have some discoloration. The owners, Karen, who is very hospitable, and Andy, have put tremendous effort into creating this beautiful creekside campground. Campers are expected to respect the rules and Andy, rightfully so, lacks a bedside manner for those who do not. It was a delight to have no neighbors and a wonderful water-view site on Tolsona Creek, where we could hear the flowing water. There’s no formal dog park, but plenty of space to walk your dog. Arctic Grayling fishing was excellent while we were there in August. After over 360 reviews with RV Life, this campground ranks on our Top 10 list for Best Campground Experiences.
TravelerThis campground is in the Thompson Pass and the scenery is unbelievable. The campsite has vault toilets, but they were clean. There was drinking water. The only downside was the mosquitoes.
I don’t remember seeing pull-thru sites.
ScoutThis campground is a dump. Bathrooms haven't seen a cleaning this season, if they even got one last year. Nothing is labeled, hard to find sites. If you book a site apparently you can have as many "visitors" as you wish, Cars everywhere. There is no trail to mud volcano, we made it I think half way and turned around. What happened here. Years ago it was a nice place. Now NOPE
Liberty Falls State Recreation Site features one of the most pet-friendly camping experiences near Kenny Lake, with 10 sites situated beside a waterfall. All accommodations allow pets, including tent platforms and several RV-compatible sites. The campground maintains clean pit toilets and a hand pump for drinking water, making it convenient for campers traveling with animals. Kenny Lake Mercantile & RV Park provides an alternative with electric hookups, water connections, and hot showers where pets are welcome. Most campsites throughout the area have no breed or size restrictions for dogs, though leashes are required. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with bear-proof trash receptacles available at state recreation sites. Most campers find the waterfall areas provide excellent background noise for pets that might be disturbed by other camping sounds.
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site's 25 pet-friendly sites offer excellent access to water for dogs that enjoy swimming. The creek and small lake provide clear water where pets can cool off during summer months. Trails around Liberty Falls and throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park allow leashed dogs, though owners should remain vigilant about wildlife encounters, particularly bears and porcupines. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through September, with Liberty Falls and Squirrel Creek closing during winter months. Campers report great berry picking opportunities along trails where leashed pets are permitted. The region offers limited veterinary services, so pet owners should come prepared with basic first aid supplies. The secluded nature of many sites provides privacy that helps minimize pet-related disturbances to other campers, particularly at Liberty Falls where the waterfall sound creates natural white noise.
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