Top Glamping near Whittier, AK

If you want to explore the beauty of Whittier, glamping is an excellent option. The Dyrt lets you enjoy a unique, rustic Whittier experience while glamping. These scenic and easy to access Alaska glamping locations are perfect for any adventurer.

Best Glamping Sites Near Whittier, AK (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    1. Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    39 Reviews
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    162 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $1 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    2. Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    33 Reviews
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    98 Saves

    Eagle River campground is located along the beautiful Eagle River. The campground has 57 sites with picnic tables, fire pits, water, latrines, flush toilets and dump station. Overflow camping area of 10 sites, and a Campground Host. Downtown Eagle River is a short 5 minutes from the campground and has all the amenities of a small town. ★ ADA Facility - Yes ★ 57 Campsites (see fee page) ★ No RV size limit ★ Camping Limit - 4 nights ★ Daily Parking Fee - (see fee page) ★ Toilets - ♿ ★ Water - ♿ ★ Picnic Sites ★ Picnic Shelter (1) ★ Sanitary Dump Station

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground

    3. Historic Hope Cafe & Campground

    2 Reviews
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    12 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC

    5. Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC

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    Alaska Fishing Trips, Glamping and Yurt Sites in Cooper Landing Alaska.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Yurts
    • Market
    • WiFi
    • Showers

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground

    6. Centennial Campground

    3 Reviews
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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash
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    Camper-submitted photo from Nauti Otter
    Camper-submitted photo from Nauti Otter
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    7. Nauti Otter

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    Planning a trip to Alaska can be a challenge: where to stay, where to go, what to do, and simply getting around . . . Poor decisions can take all the fun out of your visit. At the Nauti Otter, we have the knowledge, and accommodations, needed to make your Alaskan getaway an unforgettable experience.

    At the Nauti Otter, we offer a variety of accommodations to suit your specific needs. Looking for a little seclusion? Check out our vintage 1960 campers or our rustic cabins. If you'd rather stay at our inn, you can choose from private room or economical hostel beds. And, for a true Alaskan glamping experience, stay in one of our brand new yurts, nestled in the fairytale atmosphere of the nearby forest.

    Having lived on the Kenai Peninsula for many years, we understand what it takes to make a visit to our part of Alaska something special. We can help you plan you daily excursions and possibly save you money on local activities. (Make sure to ask about our exclusive discounts on Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier and Whale Cruises.) Let us help you create an amazing Alaskan adventure.

    Located on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward, Alaska is the perfect location for experiencing the best Alaska has to offer in short period of time. We're just a short distance from such iconic Alaskan attractions as Kenai Fjords National Park, with it's massive glaciers, and Resurrection Bay, where you can experience salmon runs up close.

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    • Yurts
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    • WiFi
    • Showers

Recent Glamping Reviews In Whittier

84 Reviews of 7 Whittier Campgrounds


  • Janice M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Jul. 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.

  • Suryanshu P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Jun. 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.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground
    Aug. 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!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Apr. 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.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC

    Some of the best Kenai River Fishing Guides on staff

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have David on our platform. He offers a cozy yurt for a party of 4. No running water but there is heat! Book a guided fishing trip and leave your review here!

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Aug. 16, 2022

    Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    Beautiful views

    Great campground. Wish some of the spots were on the lake though because that’s it’s star player. Amazing hikes of the lake, glacier, and waterfalls that flow into it. Normal stuff here: pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits. All spots are paved. It’s $20/night but you can pay with credit card at a kiosk or cash like usual.

  • Erik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    Gorgeous lake and fully disconnected

    Plenty of camp sites available and a short walk to the lake. Water and trash service available but no dump station. Grab your overnight ticket using your license plate number (not space number) and pick out your favorite spot from 50 different sites. Lake allows electric motors only and it's pretty shallow from shore, so I think the best fishing will be by kayak or dinghy.

  • Karen D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    Lovely campground

    This campground has nice size sites for RV's. If you are tent camping (I am), there's one pull in to 3 sites so you are close to strangers if your friends don't come. The toilets are clean but smell awful. One can also hear quite a bit of road noise and military aircraft all day because the campground is near both. Nice quick stop. $20 a site per day.

  • Shasta F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    May. 30, 2022

    Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    Not far from civilization

    Trails were beautiful, lake view beautiful, lots of animals to see. The bugs weren’t to bad. Nice little place before the campground if you would like to get cleaned up, wash clothes or just to sit and have a scoop of ice cream on a hot day. Cell service: no Campsites: 50 large enough for bigger campers or RVs Water : yes Bathrooms: yes Trails: yes Atv and horse trails all with beautiful views.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    So-So Stop

    Only a few sites with a view of the river. Camp host not around. Sites were coned off with reservation dates a month old. We weren't sure if we could use them or not. We thought the sites were large & then realized the site was actually 2 sites right next to each other. Weird. Very few sites that were actually single sites with privacy. Our site backed up to hill which we thought was nice & private until 4 young kids came squeeling down the hill. The area is OK but the site layouts are kind of yucky.

  • Michael D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Historic Hope Cafe & Campground

    Beautiful views, nice little campground

    Great little spot right on the Cook Inlet. We came for live music and ended up parking the vehicle and camping. $10 to stay the night - I hung up a hammock and my friends put up a tent. Public bathroom less than a block away. Loved it!

  • Thang N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Anchorage RV Park
    Dec. 26, 2020

    Anchorage RV Park

    campsite

    I am looking for a campsite put tent down hangout by myself cook on the fire wood buy at the store can you ask much cost stay out here for one night.

  • Tanya B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Hope Cafe & Campground
    Sep. 12, 2020

    Historic Hope Cafe & Campground

    The view is amazing, when the park is closed

    This park fills up quickly and does have electric hook ups. I was very surprised by the smell. After salmon spawning season a number of dead fish wash Up on shore and rot and early in the autumn it is pretty strong. The views really are amazing and it is right down from a public toilet. Be ready to see into your neighbors RV and it is always worth a call ahead because of the limited campgrounds in Hope they can fill up quickly especially if there are bands playing in the area on the weekend.

  • Tanya B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eklutna - Chugach State Park
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Eklutna - Chugach State Park

    Beautiful backdrop

    Pretty private and a great location. Tons of opportunities for outdoor activities from hiking, biking, paddling, and ATV on specific days. Lots to love. Prepare for chilly weather any time of year because of the elevation

  • Joe C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Campground
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Centennial Campground

    Centennial camping

    Honestly this place was sooooo beautiful that I felt I could definitely stay here for 100yrs, maybe in another life time.

  • Glenys M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Jul. 23, 2020

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    Nice little getaway

    This campground is nice, picturesque, and spacious. Lots of trees for privacy! We like it because it’s close to home and a town, so a morning trip to get coffee is not out of the question. I hear that at least one of the local pizza places delivers here too! (Haven’t tested that out personally.) Nice, paved, level campsites for RVs, and plenty of space to put a tent on softer ground.

  • Tanya B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

    Close to EVERYTHING

    8 of the campsites can be reserved but fill up months in advance. If you want to make a reservation make it early or make them into August/September. Reservations end September 20th.

    Reservation site is: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lifetimeadventure

    This is a great spot close to everything you might need and has amazing hiking trails. Bring your bear bells.

    If you do stay in Eagle River the Eagle River Nature Center is a must. Hiking trails for all abilities. The only downside is that the highway is right above this campground but the river frowns out most of the noise. 2020 construction includes a new bridge.

    Alaska does not disappoint with its state parks.

  • Tanya B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)

    Worth the walk in

    Well maintained trails but a walk to the cabin or yurts. Accessible by foot year around. No horses or bikes allowed on trails. Tent camping along the Crow Creek Pass Trail.

    Many choices for length of hikes depending on which loop you choose. This is bear county so bring your bear bells. Loved the hikes so much we decided to rent the cabin for my birthday.



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

  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Whittier, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Whittier, AK is Eklutna - Chugach State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 39 reviews.

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