Sitting on the bank of the Gakona River in southcentral Alaska, Sailors Campground is managed by Ahtan Inc. on tribal lands and accessed by boat, vehicle, or on foot. Sites sit close to the water, and reviewers consistently report having the place to themselves. Verizon and AT&T both get solid signal here. Facilities are minimal, with a porta-potty on site, picnic tables, and drinking water available. Mosquitoes can be heavy in early summer but ease by late July. Campers planning a broader Alaska itinerary can browse campgrounds near Gakona for nearby alternatives. The $30 nightly fee covers a straightforward riverside stay with trash service included.
Description
Aetna Alaska Native Corporation maintains 2 campgrounds: Sailors Campground near the Gulkana River, and Hilltop Campground near the Copper River. This allows camping, parking, fishing, and crossing of Ahtna lands. The cost is $30 per group/vehicle per night.
Map & DirectionsSailors Campground- Ahtan Inc is located in Alaska near Gakona
Coordinates
62.28835933 N
145.34859836 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Pets
- Fires







