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Centennial Campground

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At $35 per night for electric hookups, Centennial Campground sits at a notable price point compared to other Anchorage-area options, where similar setups can run $80 or more. The campground operates seasonally from late May through early September, managed by the City of Anchorage within Centennial Park. Sites are drive-in accessible, with electric and water hookups available for RVs along with a dump station on-site. Campers should note a 14-day-per-year stay limit.

The facilities are functional but come with trade-offs. Bathrooms and showers have drawn consistent criticism in reviews, with visitors describing dirty floors and combination door locks that have been changed mid-stay to manage access. Site quality varies: some spots are level and include a picnic table in good condition, while others show wear. Highway proximity means road noise is audible, though campers report it manageable with windows closed. Fir trees and roadside vegetation visible in campground photos suggest some natural buffer, but this is not a remote or heavily wooded setting.

"Electric, water and dump," notes Jerry G., who added he would return given the location and price. That sums up the campground's appeal fairly well. Drinking water, pets, and campfires are all permitted, making it a workable overnight base for travelers moving between Anchorage and destinations like Seward. Those looking at campgrounds near Centennial Park will find this one of the more affordable drive-in options with hookups in the area. It tends to work best for RV travelers who need a low-cost stopover rather than a destination stay.

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Map & DirectionsCentennial Campground is located in Alaska near Elmendorf Air Force Base

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Address

8300 Glenn Hwy
Anchorage, AK 99504

Coordinates

61.22843673 N
149.722353 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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A budget-friendly campground offering basic hookups at $35 versus $80 elsewhere, though facilities particularly bathrooms need improvement. Highway noise is present but manageable for most guests.

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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2025

Statyed week of July 4 2024.

Electric , water and dump. Bathrooms barely adequate, dirty, wet floors, hard to use showers. Combination door lock which was changed mid stay to keep out the homeless. Overall i would stay here again given the location and low price $35 electric

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2023

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!

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Centennial Campground by Kristi D., August 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Centennial Campground by Kristi D., August 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Centennial Campground by Kristi D., August 20, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Centennial camping

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Centennial Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Centennial Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Centennial Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Centennial Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Centennial Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Centennial Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Centennial Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.