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Valdez KOA

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 16, 2024 through May 23, 2025.

Valdez KOA, near Valdez, Alaska, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it caters to all kinds of camping styles, making it a versatile choice for families and friends alike.

This campground is known for its friendly staff who go out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. Visitors have praised the clean facilities, including free hot showers and well-maintained bathrooms, which make it easy to unwind after a day of adventure. One camper noted, “The bathrooms and showers are CLEAN!”

Nature lovers will appreciate the stunning views and the nearby trails perfect for walking or biking. The campground is surrounded by beautiful trees and offers plenty of space for pets to roam, with a designated area for dogs to play. Plus, you’re just a short drive from Valdez, where you can explore waterfalls and hiking spots, making it a great base for outdoor activities.

While some campers mentioned the need for a car to reach nearby attractions, the peaceful atmosphere and well-kept grounds make it worth it. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the fire or taking in the breathtaking scenery, Valdez KOA is a solid choice for your next camping trip.

Description

KoA

The incredible beauty of Valdez, Alaska beckons you. There are 360 degrees of incredible mountain views in our lovely treed 18-acre campground. Valdez KOA is a veteran family owned 2nd generation KOA franchise. When we hire our employees, we make sure to hire with our campground culture in mind: "cleanliness and friendliness". We want our guests to feel relaxed, comfortable, and to know how much we love having them there. We clean our bathhouses incessantly. We like walking into a clean place, and we know our guests do too. And big things are in the works! We are in process of making huge ongoing improvements! Since we bought the campground from it's founders our parents in 2020, we've upgraded wifi to GB Wifi, well known for fast-enough-to-stream wifi, capable of handling thousands of devices at once. We've improved the campground store, and updated the cabins with new couches, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and all new linens. We've employed a master planner to help us with our vision for the future. We intend to get all RV sites on full hookups, This year (2023) we are renovating the house onsite into a 2 bedroom/2 bath cabin and adding 2 glamping tents. Soon we'll be adding full hookups to RV sites, and a large clubhouse with fireplaces, upper deck pavilion and event space, new guest laundry and food service area are planned. Also, we are planning a HUGE dog area, paw pen sites, giant playground, and a whole adventure camping area in the back woods with treehouse cabins and more accommodations. Alaska is incredible and we want to share it with everyone! The beauty is unforgettable. Come stay with us and experience it!

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 7-17, Free 0-6

Location

Valdez KOA is located in Alaska

Detail location of campground

Directions

Valdez KOA is located at Mile Marker 2 on Richardson Hwy. Go approximately 1 mile past Dayville Rd; campground is on the right.

Coordinates

61.09948203 N
146.21700536 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

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

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2022

You get what you pay for

The price of $44 for a non-hookup tent site had us apprehensive at first, but after one night at a not so great site down the road we decided to give it a try and we were overall impressed. The campground WiFi was top notch, the showers were free with your stay and were clean with hot water, there’s laundry on site (takes quarters, $3 for wash, 2 for dry). Overall a very pleasant stay.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2022

Very nice woodsy spot!

Valdez KOA has super friendly staff and they’ve gone above and beyond to make accommodations for our party which includes an rv family and a cabin family. Very pretty spot with some space to walk the dogs and a fantastic bike/walking trail (also very helpful with walking dogs). We’ve seen plenty of bears (black mostly and one grizzly on a hike). You do need a car to get to Valdez or to some of the waterfalls/hiking as the campground is about 8 miles outside of town.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Anja R., June 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Anja R., June 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Anja R., June 15, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2021

Staff treats you like family.....maybe better!

We were there two days the end of May 2021. We had reservations and arrived after hours. We had an issue connecting properly to the water. I alerted management(Lori) via text. She responded with urgency and quickly solved the issue and compensated us for our trouble. Quite frankly, I was taken aback by how concerned she was with making sure we left feeling great about our stay there. Oh, and the bathrooms and showers are CLEAN! Thanks so much, Lori and KOA staff.

Site45
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2020

Great Campground

Great campground and will be going back the next time I am in Valdez. Buildings are kept very clean and supplies always filled. Stayed at a tent site and enjoyed being able to set up under the trees. Not a lot of noise at the site even when the kids were playing on the playground. Also an area for dogs to run around is nice.

  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Korin G., June 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Korin G., June 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Korin G., June 29, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2020

Previously Bear Creek

Remember there are two seasons in Alaska. Winter and construction. Plan for extra travel time.

Amazing views. Better than the parking lot RV parks in town. Well maintained and centrally located. If you are looking for hook ups this is the place to go. Camp in the wilderness but still get your emails.

So close to so many side trips. Bridal falls, Robe lake, Solomon Gulch hatchery, and so many others.

  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Tanya B., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Tanya B., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Tanya B., June 28, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 3, 2019

KOA what's more to say

With cabins, tent sites, Rv sites this KOA has it all. There is a playground for the human kiddos and even another for the fur babies in your life. Store on site, firewood for purchase and dump. Sites along the paved bike trail but a bit outside downtown for riding in for us out of shapers. Sites 38-44 our favorites for privacy and trees and across from a small pond. There are sites of all variety for hookups but a nice campground all around.

  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Shadara W., September 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Shadara W., September 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Valdez KOA by Shadara W., September 3, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Valdez KOA?

    Camping at Valdez KOA can cost between $50.89 and $246.89 depending on the site.

  • Does Valdez KOA have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Valdez KOA has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Valdez KOA?

    Valdez KOA allows vehicles up to 80 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Valdez KOA?

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

  • Does Valdez KOA have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Valdez KOA does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Valdez KOA?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.