Best Camping near Whittier, AK

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Whittier, AK has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Whittier camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Whittier, AK (93)

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    1. Williwaw Campground

    11 Reviews
    58 Photos
    110 Saves
    Whittier, Alaska

    Overview

    Williwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime fishing, hiking and wildlife watching all within the Portage Valley. Next to the campground is the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area, a top-notch spot for salmon viewing. In August, visitors can see these fish spawning in impressive numbers through the translucent waters. The area is a great place to view numerous glaciated valleys and the Portage Glacier. Over the past 80 years, the glacier calved large icebergs into Portage Lake, located just east of the campground.

    Recreation

    Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles and wolves. The Williwaw Nature Trail can be reached from the campground. It heads to the Williwaw Fish Viewing Platform, passes under the highway bridge and follows Williwaw Creek to a series of ponds. The trail then connects to the Trail of Blue Ice, which accesses the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center. The Trail of Blue Ice is also popular among mountain bikers.

    Facilities

    Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles and wolves. The Williwaw Nature Trail can be reached from the campground. It heads to the Williwaw Fish Viewing Platform, passes under the highway bridge and follows Williwaw Creek to a series of ponds. The trail then connects to the Trail of Blue Ice, which accesses the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center. The Trail of Blue Ice is also popular among mountain bikers.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits in the Portage Valley of the eastern Kenai Peninsula in the Chugach National Forest. The Forest, spanning 5,361,803 acres is comprised of arid tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords and glacier-fed rivers that surround the Prince William Sound.

    Nearby Attractions

    Consider visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, the town of Whittier and Byron Glacier.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.

    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available

    $33 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park
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    3. Girdwood Campground

    12 Reviews
    16 Photos
    68 Saves
    Girdwood, Alaska

    Girdwood Parks and Recreation offers tent camping opportunities during the summer months at the Girdwood Campground. To reach the campground, take Alyeska Highway and turn east on Egloff Drive. Follow Egloff Drive past the Glacier City Hall building, Girdwood Fire Department and Ball Field. The Girdwood Campground is located just past the Ball Field.

    Eighteen rustic camping sites are set amongst the tall spruce and cottonwood trees. The campground is open during the summer only, from May thru September. weather permitting.

    Overnight camping is available for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights. Camping spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservations are not available. Upon selecting a tent site, campers must proceed to the payment kiosk to make payment for their site.

    The Girdwood Campground is equipped with a cooking area and fire ring, located at the Nissman Pavilion, port-a-potties, and bear-proof food lockers. Drinking water is available one block away, from a spigot located behind the Glacier City Hall building.

    The Girdwood Campground is within easy walking distance to local restaurants, a laundromat with showers, store, health clinic, library, and post office.

    RATES:

    $10 per night, per tent For the benefit of all campers we ask that patrons obey the following rules:

    The use of fireworks and firearms of any type are not allowed in city parks. Pets must be leashed or confined at all times and must not disturb other campers. Please clean up after your pet - doo your duty, scoop the poop. Use bear-proof food lockers! Do not keep food stored in your tent or outside in a cooler. Discard garbage in the bear-proof trash containers provided. Respect wildlife. Don't put yourself, others, or them in jeopardy because of your actions. Children must be supervised by parents at all times. All vehicles must remain on roads or in parking lots at all times. Maximum of two vehicles per campsite are allowed. Quiet time begins at 10 p.m. nightly. Minimize noise or other disturbances in order to maintain the serenity of the park. Check-out time is 12:00 Noon

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest

    4. Black Bear Campground — Chugach National Forest

    7 Reviews
    11 Photos
    2 Saves
    Whittier, Alaska

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    Recreation

    Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles, and salmon. The Trail of Blue Ice that stretches almost the entire length of Portage Valley can be reached from the campground. From this trail you can acces the Williwaw Nature Trail, Williwaw Fish Viewing Platform, Moose Flats Area, Begich Boggs Visitor Center, Byron Glacier Trail, and Portage Glacier Cruises. Portage Lake, at the head of the valley, allows access for kayaking and packrafting.__

    Facilities

    Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles, and salmon. The Trail of Blue Ice that stretches almost the entire length of Portage Valley can be reached from the campground. From this trail you can acces the Williwaw Nature Trail, Williwaw Fish Viewing Platform, Moose Flats Area, Begich Boggs Visitor Center, Byron Glacier Trail, and Portage Glacier Cruises. Portage Lake, at the head of the valley, allows access for kayaking and packrafting.__

    Natural Features

    Black Bear campground sits in the stunning Portage Valley in the Chugach National Forest.

    contact_info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 782-3242.

    Nearby Attractions

    Begich Boggs Visitor Center lies at the head of Portage Valley where you can learn about glaciers and Alaska. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is located on near the intersect of the Seward Higway and Portage Highway. Here you can see all different kinds of Alaskan wildlife. Portage Glacier Cruises offers the chance to ride a boat and get up close to Portage Glacier.__

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    5. Granite Creek

    10 Reviews
    57 Photos
    60 Saves
    Girdwood, Alaska

    Overview

    Granite Creek Campground is set in the captivating Kenai Mountains on Turnagain Pass, surrounded by wildflowers and spruce forests. The campground, about 1 hour south of Achorage, AK on the Seward Highway, boasts prime fishing, hiking, packrafting, and wildlife watching.

    Recreation

    Biking is a popular activity at Granite Creek Campground. There is a paved bike path along the Seward Highway that extends for five miles south to the Hope Higway and Johnson Pass North Trailhead just north of the campground offers a 23 mile mountain biking or hiking opportunity. For the packrafters, Granite and Six-Mile Creeks offer world class opportunities. Whatever recreation activity you choose, look for raspberries to pick and wildflowers to smell. Fishing is considered intermediate, and Dolly Varden trout are among the tasty fish you might catch.__ Look for wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, black and brown bears, marmots, and mountain goats, or sit back and listen to water rushing through the glacier-fed Granite Creek.

    Facilities

    Biking is a popular activity at Granite Creek Campground. There is a paved bike path along the Seward Highway that extends for five miles south to the Hope Higway and Johnson Pass North Trailhead just north of the campground offers a 23 mile mountain biking or hiking opportunity. For the packrafters, Granite and Six-Mile Creeks offer world class opportunities. Whatever recreation activity you choose, look for raspberries to pick and wildflowers to smell. Fishing is considered intermediate, and Dolly Varden trout are among the tasty fish you might catch.__ Look for wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, black and brown bears, marmots, and mountain goats, or sit back and listen to water rushing through the glacier-fed Granite Creek.

    Natural Features

    Set in the Chugach National Forest, Granite Creek Campground nestled among the spruce near the confuluence of Granite Creek and Six-Mile Creek. These roaring glacier-fed creeks provide wonder recreational opportunities. From many place in the campground, one can see the towering Kenai mountains and other spectacular sights that await.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 228-3178 for general information.

    Nearby Attractions

    A mile east of Granite Creek Campground is the Johnson Pass North Trailhead with a well-maintained 23-mile trail with breathtaking vistas. Parking for Turnagain Pass trail is located 6 miles north of the campground entrance. Also nearby is Six Mile Creek, with Class V whitewater for rafting and kayaking. Consider spending the day in Portage Valley visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, the town of Whittier, or Byron Glacier.

    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $19 / night

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    6. Alaska Marine Highway

    4 Reviews
    14 Photos
    14 Saves
    Whittier, Alaska

    Camp on the deck of a ferry. Covered solariums located on the upper decks of each vessel are popular sleeping areas and for those traveling with small tents, they are allowed on the upper decks.

    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Showers
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
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    7. Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    39 Reviews
    139 Photos
    162 Saves
    Chugiak, Alaska
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $5 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest

    8. Bertha Creek Campground — Chugach National Forest

    7 Reviews
    31 Photos
    1 Save
    Girdwood, Alaska

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    Recreation

    Bertha Creek campground makes a convenient base for berry picking, hiking, biking and exploring the area. The family can try out gold panning on unvegetated gravels along Bertha Creek.

    Facilities

    Bertha Creek campground makes a convenient base for berry picking, hiking, biking and exploring the area. The family can try out gold panning on unvegetated gravels along Bertha Creek.

    Natural Features

    Bertha Creek Campground is located just south of Turnagain Pass on the Seward Highway in the Kenai Mountains. The campground is tucked into an open forest beside the confluence of Bertha and Granite creeks at the base of steep mountains.

    contact_info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 783-3242.

    Nearby Attractions

    Explorers can travel 1.5 miles south on the Seward Highway to the Johnston Pass Trailhead. From this trailhead you can hike or bike either the trail or the paved bike path that stretches roughly seven miles south to the wayside near the intersect of the Hope and Seward Highways. One can also head north on the Seward Highway 3 miles and reach Turnagain Pass. The parking area on the south side of the Highway offers access to the Turnagain Pass Trail to hike or bike and has ample opportunites to see wildlife and wildflowers in bloom.__

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    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Porcupine Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Porcupine Campground
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    9. Porcupine Campground

    16 Reviews
    52 Photos
    120 Saves
    Hope, Alaska

    Overview

    Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska near the town of Hope. Visitors have a prime location to watch windsurfers in the bay and spot Beluga whales from the scenic overlook.

    Recreation

    Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and gold panning. Gull Rock Trail offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It extends for 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. Snow usually melts in the area by early May and the scenic trail leads visitors over gradual hills with occasional steep sections.

    Facilities

    Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and gold panning. Gull Rock Trail offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It extends for 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. Snow usually melts in the area by early May and the scenic trail leads visitors over gradual hills with occasional steep sections.

    Natural Features

    The remote campground, surrounded by a mostly birch forest, sits beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm is a branch of the Cook Inlet, the waterway that divides the Kenai Peninsula from the mainland of Alaska.

    Nearby Attractions

    The town of Hope is considered the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Campers can head to town to explore the quaint historic streets and try their hand at gold panning.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $23 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from City of Whittier Camp Ground
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    10. City of Whittier Camp Ground

    3 Reviews
    19 Photos
    26 Saves
    Whittier, Alaska

    Whittier Parking and Camping offers supervised vehicle and vessel trailer parking and a separate campground facility in the heart of Whittier, Alaska. Our friendly staff monitors operations during extended business hours, 7-days per week, during spring, summer and fall--usually from mid-April to late October. We are found across the railroad tracks along Whittier Street, a short walk south of the local small boat harbor, private marina, cruise dock and day-cruise facilities.

    Parking and camping operations are available at reasonable rates to support visitors who recreate in Western Prince William Sound during the six-month summer season. We accept cash, checks and most major credit cards (Visa, Discover and Master Card).

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $10 - $20 / night

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Trail River
    August 24, 2024

    Trail River

    Gorgeous ,convenient

    In mid August we had very few mosquitoes. We also had our pick of some of the best camping spots I’ve ever seen. We became spoiled boomers and kept passing up sites until we got a close walk to the lake, a close walk to the well pump, and a close walk to the pit toilet(very clean). Also a short drive to Seward for all the tourist amenities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Pass
    August 23, 2024

    Moose Pass

    Calm, large and free campsite at a lake.

    Saw two seaplanes take off from the lake (take the Southern spot for this).

    Hwy is loud but manageable, train as well.

    Recommendable overnight position on the way to SEWARD.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Primrose Trailhead
    August 9, 2024

    Primrose Trailhead

    Great time!

    Went there for the weekend. It was really nice. Right along the river and there are picnic tables and bear boxes around. You’re a really short walk to the lake and there is soft rocky beach you can enjoy the views on. The sites are pretty well established and it is a first come first serve basis. We got lucky and got the last spot in the lane. There isn’t too many sites. I think 8 total? It’s a smaller one. Two restrooms vaults at each end.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tenderfoot Creek
    July 26, 2024

    Tenderfoot Creek

    Site 6 is amazing 7/237-7/25

    The roads were paved okay, the sites are more gravel. It was a (narrow) but 30 second walk to the private lake access we had. The campsite overall was the biggest one we’ve been in. The flys were so awful, the mosquitos seemed invisible. The lake is clean and amazing, there was road noise but didn’t bother us, we’re loud anyway. It was so beautiful. But the bathrooms were useable. If you try to get food at summit lake lodge, don’t, they suck and are overpriced. Maybe French fries and onion rings but nothing else.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Trail River
    July 13, 2024

    Trail River

    Great forest service spot $23

    Beautiful lakeside setting, inexpensive well maintained facilities. Lots of camp sites, both rv and tent. Sites are fairly private. Quiet. Lots of families. Good camp host.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Pass
    July 12, 2024

    Moose Pass

    Large open area, approx 25 miles from Seward

    Moose Pass Trailhead

    As with most BLM trailheads, zut services. Big area, some shaded mostly unshaded but big enough to have your own space

    Seaplanes take off from lake during the day - pretty awesome

    No onsite services. Seward offers free dump and potable water - near their RV parks

    Starlink, Visible/Verizon and Cricket/Att all good

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    July 8, 2024

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    But unkempt but nice otherwise

    We stayed here twice in our travels on Alaska. First appearance, the grasses are overgrown at the “entrance” and i was concerned. The fee both looks abandoned. But we actually saw there were some beautiful camp sites. Nice size for rvs if all lengths. Our table needed some help and it is obvious the camp is not being maintained. The bathroom was clean. Some sites you can hear the river and some road noise. The river is beautiful. There is a dumpster but it is on an upper level next to the dump station which is closed. The first time we did not realize this and took our garbage with us. All in all, it is not a bad campground. The trees are beautiful. We also had a moose and calf hanging around. We came back for a second visit. We used it as a jumping off point for Anchorage. Also the Eagle Nature Center and its trails are amazing! Saw a bull moose there. Would use again if not super picky. We are camping folks! For $20 I would not complain.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    June 11, 2024

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    Unserviced and dirty

    Limited water (20gal a day). No hookups, no trash service and no rv dumping, bathrooms are pit toilets and very dirty. I have been here 3 separate times across three weeks and noticed everything like that bathrooms were extremely stinky and dirty. Have to walk to the entrance of the campground to dispose of any trash.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bear Necessities Cottages
    June 11, 2024

    Bear Necessities Cottages

    Great Place and Owners!

    Very comfortable here tent camping the owners are very kind and informative and check in on you to make sure your experience is going well. I can’t recommend them enough even with me being a life long Alabama fan and they being life long Tennessee Volunteer fans - :) Roll-Tide lol.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Bench Cabin
    February 6, 2024

    Spencer Bench Cabin

    best property for view

    "Situated along the waterfront, this property boasts unparalleled views of the sparkling ocean, creating a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere that enhances the overall living experience.

    ""Nestled in the heart of nature, this secluded property features expansive windows and balconies showcasing stunning mountain vistas, ensuring residents enjoy a picturesque and immersive connection with the scenic beauty that surrounds them."

    mcdvoice

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Creek North Campground
    September 28, 2023

    Cooper Creek North Campground

    River views near a bbq restaurant

    There is a south campground along the river and a north loop along the creek. We stayed in the south camp at the end of September so it was “no services no fees” at that time. There’s a bbq restaurant across the street. There are food storage lockers at each site because of bears. Most other campers were there to fish.

  • Camper-submitted photo from City of Whittier Camp Ground
    September 13, 2023

    City of Whittier Camp Ground

    Parking lot with a view

    Basically one big parking lot, but it has nice views of the surrounding mountains and harbor. They provide toilets and dumpster which is nice, also the spots have fire pits.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Bench Cabin
    September 8, 2023

    Spencer Bench Cabin

    Spencer Bench Cabin offers a stunning location at 1,900 feet elevation

    Spencer Bench Cabin offers a stunning location at 1,900 feet elevation, providing breathtaking views of the Placer River Valley, Spencer Lake, and Spencer Glacier. The mcdvoice surrounding alpine meadows boast beautiful vegetation, including low shrubs, grasses, and summer wildflowers. This cabin is available for rent throughout the year, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of the area in any season.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Creek North Campground
    August 21, 2023

    Cooper Creek North Campground

    Lovely convenient campground

    It's salmon fishing season and you can tell people are staying here to fish the Kenai River, which is great. It was a very convenient campsite off the highway on the way to Homer, in the national forest. only $23 a night to camp or $11.50 if your a senior or have an access pass. Great prize for Alaska, but of course no amenities at site such as water, electric etc. It's a dry spot.

    Good size sites and level spots with picnic table and fire pit. Enjoyed our night here ...

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Creek South
    August 21, 2023

    Cooper Creek South

    Beautiful spot on river

    Small but lovely campground on a one way road right on the Kenai river. Sites are spread out, a couple tent spots and a couple of camper spots. There appears to be seven spots and if this is full, you can go just up the road to the next campground.

    No electric, water etc but there is a dumpster, picnic tables and fire pits. Across the road is a BBQ spot and a store. You can easily walk to it, just be careful going across road as hwy. Is pretty busy!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground
    August 20, 2023

    Centennial Campground

    You get what you pay for

    Location and price is right and that is what you pay for. $35 for hookups for the night whereas the other campground in town was $80. Huge difference. We just needed a quick stop near Anchorage on our way to Seward.

    We got a level spot with electric, a dump and water station. One picnic table near us in good condition the other in poor. Grass is not mowed well. Bathrooms live up to the reputation, absolutely terrible. You can only stay here 14 days a year which is just fine. Lots of reviews about the homeless which left me concerned but I didn't see that has a huge issue. Maybe they cleaned it up? Not sure. I didn't not feel totally safe walking trails just because the place was a little sketch but it was fine for a nice. Right near highway for convenience but also a lot of highway noise but with windows closed it wasn't bad. Slept just fine!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Golden Nugget RV Park
    July 10, 2023

    Golden Nugget RV Park

    A City Campground

    Wide gravel and grass site with wooden picnic table, no firepit. Several RV tour companies use this park. There are more than 200 sites in this park. Showers were clean and free. Nice laundry room. About 1/4 of park is occupied by long-term residents - clean and well maintained. Park is located within a couple miles of downtown, across street from Costco, and adjacent to a large run down mobile home neighborhood. Wi-fi is offered, but we were too far away from the office so couldn't connect.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Porcupine Campground
    July 7, 2023

    Porcupine Campground

    All my little family needed

    It was quiet and from all aspects was exactly what we were looking for. As locals we just needed a quick and easy getaway for the weekend. Couldn't have picked a better place!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Creekwood Inn Motel and RV Park
    July 5, 2023

    Creekwood Inn Motel and RV Park

    Just a place to park and sleep, with utilities.

    If all you want is a place to sleep, you don't mind close together sites and no vegetation in between, then you are in luck. But we found a better place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    April 10, 2023

    Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    Peaceful Retreat Near Anchorage

    This place is a secret wonder, just off the Glenn highway north of Anchorage. The autumn color was spectacular here!  It was raining and cold in early September, but simply gorgeous.

    The first-come, first served sites are on the smaller side and very wooded; with lots of space in between sites, but not a lot of open canopy. This was a bit of challenge for our rooftop solar, but we used portable solar suitcase on an extension cord to capture some sunlight. 

    The bathrooms are simple, but clean, vault toilets.  Water is available at spigots located throughout the campground loop. The lake offers lots of stunning recreation opportunities for flat water paddling and fishing -- careful, the lake can kick up some pretty mean chop during windy afternoons. 

    Hiking on the Twin Peak trailhead is just around the corner, and cycling along the main road could be a great way to get some hill climbing exercise, as it’s a steep road up to the lake from the Glenn.  If you are visiting the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, this is a great close by campground (about 30 miles away).

    We loved that this campground had the feeling of a remote, wilderness campground but all within an hour’s drive of Anchorage. There is one local tourist ice cream shop just a few miles back down the road, which offers food, showers, and laundry. It is only open during the summer months. Further afield the suburban area around the interchange between the Glenn and Parks Highways has all of the services campers need about 30 minutes to the north of the campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from City of Whittier Camp Ground
    April 4, 2023

    City of Whittier Camp Ground

    Mediocre Campground in a Spectacular Setting

    This is a glorified parking lot, for sure, but it is set in the middle of an Alaskan wilderness wonderland. In every direction you look lies stunning views: mountains, glaciers, fjords, waterfalls, and rivers.  What the campground lacks in charm, the scenery simply overwhelms. The sites lie around the perimeter of the square, where there are some grass areas for tents and ample places for RVs of any length. If you can make it through the tunnel, there's room for your rig.  Pay for your site at one of the village parking machines near the marina.

    The two vault toilets were clean enough to get the job done. There is water and a dumpster or two for trash– but remember, you’re not there for the campground.  The surrounding area is gorgeous, but as the locals say, "The weather is always shittier in Whittier!"  We got 1.5 nice days and it rained the rest of the time.  Regardless, we fit a lot in!

    A note about generator etiquette, while there is no rule stating that you can’t run your generator all night long, that does not invite you to do so. If you must power whatever it is you have to run while you sleep there is a better way to do so without impacting your neighbors. Check us out at https://freedominacan.com/solar-powered-by-renogy for all the solar power information you could possibly want. 

    If you are lucky enough to visit when the sun shines, consider yourself extra blessed and don’t waste a minute of that time inside! There’s a short biking/ walking path into the town from the campground, take a boat excursion, go for a guided sea kayaking paddle(complete with viewing 1,000 foot waterfall) or explore the area on foot. There’s a great hiking trail which starts right across the main road. It’s stunning. 

    The town has a few services, including gas, bars and restaurants and a convenience store. There’s not a lot of options in town though so come prepared.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park
    April 4, 2023

    Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park

    Beautiful Location Close to Anchorage & Girdwood

    This is a great little campground between Anchorage and Girdwood, right along the Turnagain Arm inlet and Seward Hwy.  While the road noise from the nearby (and busy highway), could be loud at times, things mostly quieted down during the nighttime hours.  This first come-first served campground is popular on weekends because of the proximity to Anchorage, where folks usually rent RV’s to explore the Kenai Peninsula – so plan ahead. 

    The campsites are spacious, but only about half of the sites can accommodate larger RV’s; the rest can only manage a small van or travel trailer.  There is plenty of space in each site to set up a tent, if that’s how you’re going to roll. The sites were clean, as were the vault toilets.  Water is available in a few spigots distributed throughout the park, but they recommended boiling the water to be safe.  Bring your solar panels, as these sites don't have electrical hookups!

    There is a beautiful nature trail leading to the Bird to Gird (biking/walking path) for the young and old alike. Biking the path along the old railroad line is a great way to spend the afternoon.  Bike all the way to Girdwood and reward yourself with some of their famous Blueberry fritters at Alpine Cafe and Bakery, which is right off the path at the intersection of the Seward and Alyeska Hwy.  

    Two other awesome natural features of the area are Byron Glacier (easy hike) and the bore tide. During certain times of the month, the incoming tide creates an incoming wave of water that is large enough to surf.  Be sure to look for the tidal information online or in park's posted materials.  Warning!  Do not wade out into the water, the tidal mud is like quicksand and many a casual visitor has become entrapped. Heed the warnings of the locals, don’t wade out into the mud flats!

    Girdwood has many services, including gas, the aforementioned fritters, laundry and showers, groceries, bakeries, restaurants, golf course, and a ski mountain. Might we also recommend the Girdwood Brewery with its food trucks!



Guide to Whittier

Camping near Whittier, Alaska, offers a unique experience surrounded by stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails around the area. At Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park, one reviewer mentioned, "There is a beautiful nature trail leading to the Bird to Gird biking/walking path for the young and old alike." This path is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Tenderfoot Creek is a great spot. A camper noted, "This campground sits right on a lake. Drop a kayak...very nice, clean, excellent sites." It’s a fantastic place to catch some trout.
  • Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A visitor at Williwaw Campground shared, "I cannot tell you how many times I have seen black bear along this road." Just remember to keep your distance!

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the breathtaking scenery. One happy camper at Girdwood Campground said, "Great, beautiful spot. Cool walking trail with 17 camp sites. River access, walkable to town, and very quiet."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Trail River mentioned, "The facilities are clean and spacious. Picnic tables and fire pits at each spot."
  • Privacy: Campers enjoy the spacious sites that offer a sense of privacy. A visitor at Porcupine Campground noted, "As locals we just needed a quick and easy getaway for the weekend. Couldn't have picked a better place!"

What you should know:

  • No Showers or Water Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Granite Creek, do not have showers or water hookups. A camper pointed out, "Only dry sites. Located along Granite Creek which has Dolly Varden."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Tenderfoot Creek warned, "The flies were so awful, the mosquitoes seemed invisible."
  • First-Come, First-Serve: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A reviewer at Bird Creek Campground advised, "This first come-first served campground is popular on weekends because of the proximity to Anchorage, so plan ahead."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. At Girdwood Campground, one camper said, "Tons of festivals year-round so plan accordingly, my favorite was Octoberfest."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Protect your family from mosquitoes. A visitor at Williwaw Campground mentioned, "Be prepared for WIND... Bring extra stakes if you are tent camping."
  • Plan for Activities: Keep the kids entertained with nearby activities. A camper at Trail River noted, "The lake is one of the most beautiful views in Alaska in my opinion."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Granite Creek mentioned, "Spots are tight. Water available to wash dishes or hands with a hand pump."
  • Bring Solar Panels: Many campgrounds lack electrical hookups. A camper at Bird Creek Campground suggested, "Bring your solar panels, as these sites don't have electrical hookups!"
  • Be Mindful of Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Black Bear Campground noted, "The only downside is some road noise."

Camping around Whittier, Alaska, can be a memorable experience if you’re prepared and know what to expect!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Whittier, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Whittier, AK offers a wide range of camping options, with 93 campgrounds and RV parks near Whittier, AK and 7 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Whittier, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whittier, AK is Williwaw Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 11 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Whittier, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Whittier, AK.

  • What parks are near Whittier, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Whittier, AK that allow camping, notably Chugach National Forest and Kenai Fjords National Park.