Part of the Bureau of Land Management's Anchorage Field Office holdings, Salmon Lake Campground provides established camping near Nome with multiple access options. Campers can reach the site by vehicle, boat, or on foot, making it accessible for different trip styles. The campground sits near the lake and accommodates big rigs alongside smaller setups.
The facility includes drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station for RVs. Firewood is available on-site, and trash service handles cleanup. Cell service reaches the area, and alcohol is permitted. "Nice View" notes one recent camper, highlighting the lake-facing orientation that draws visitors to this northern Alaska location.
Fishing represents the primary activity, with the adjacent lake providing direct water access. The no-pets policy affects trip planning for some campers. Those seeking additional options can explore campgrounds around BLM Land — Anchorage Field Office throughout the region.
The combination of amenities and lake proximity makes this a functional base for Nome-area exploration, whether arriving by road or water.
Description
The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile gravel road off the Nome-Kougarok Highway. A sign on the Highway directs visitors to the campground and lake. Facilities at the nine acre complex include an unimproved boat launch, six campsites with picnic tables, two trash receptacles, and a single door outhouse.
Fee Info
Map & DirectionsSalmon Lake Campground is located in Alaska near Nenana
Directions
From Nome, drive approximately 38 miles north on Nome-Kougarok Highway. Turn right towards Salmon Lake at milepost 38 to access the campground.__
Address
Anchorage Field Office, Nome Field Station
MP 38 Kougarok Road
Nome, AK
Coordinates
64.91644 N
164.961107 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
