RV campgrounds in Alaska range from scenic waterfront locations to mountain-adjacent facilities with varying hookup options. Homer Spit Campground provides full-service sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups for travelers visiting the Kenai Peninsula, operating from May through September. At Seward City Campgrounds, RV sites include electric and water hookups, with summer operation extending from April 15 to September 30 and limited winter services available. Mendenhall Lake Campground near Juneau offers 50-amp electrical service with water and sewer connections, though sites fill quickly during peak season. Centennial Camper Park in Anchorage accommodates larger motorhomes with electric and water connections, operating mid-May through September. "The sites have enough space between for slide outs, but still a little tight," noted one visitor about a Fairbanks RV park.
Many Alaska RV parks require advance reservations during the May-September peak season when tourism surges. Road conditions can significantly impact RV travel, especially on routes to more remote campgrounds where paved access transitions to gravel. Dump stations are available at larger facilities including Homer Spit, Riley Creek, and Centennial Camper Park, but may close during winter months. Cell service varies considerably throughout the state, with stronger coverage near larger communities like Anchorage and Fairbanks. Most RV parks welcome pets, though some impose restrictions or designated areas. According to a review, "We really enjoyed ourselves here," at a park offering comprehensive services including fish cleaning stations and charter services—amenities particularly valuable for RV travelers visiting Alaska for fishing opportunities.
$30 - $55 / night
"Great bike paths. Saw bear feeding from bike path, accessible from campground (along the Richardson highway, not IN the camp area)"
"Everything you need and close to all things in town! Staff is very kind and helpful."
"We ended up in one of the walk-in tent sites. There are a total of 10 walk-in tent sites, with six right on the lake and the rest just a short walk away."
"Close to plenty of lakes and hiking trails."
"The campground is right off the highway."
"Sites were nicely spaced out very level. Each site had a table and a fire pit.. Experienced no problem with power or water. Bath houses were gorgeous."
$30 / night
"Close to town but tucked away, this campground has a lot to offer. Larger sites for multiple campers and Rvs and smaller sites tucked in the trees to protect your tent."
"Dogs are allowed and there are fireworks and picnic tables at each site. It was overly quiet at night and I felt bad staying up with friends, taking and playing cards but quiet can be good ."
"All sites are level. As expected in an RV park, sites are close together, with no privacy/separation between sites. Bath/Shower: Two restrooms are accessible through the store (8 am– 10 pm)."
"We went from Ohio to Alaska last year with a 36' fifth wheel camper and stayed at 56 campgrounds in three months. Heritage was one of our favorites. Very nice camp sites with full hookups."
$25 - $165 / night
"You are greeted by a golf cart on arrival they show you to your spot and directed you in so that they would have no issues using their slides. "
"They have full hook up sites. Walking distance to town and grocery store . They were very friendly and clean & safe camping. They keep the bears out and provide free coffee ."
$50 - $80 / night
"For once in a long time on our journey through Alaska, the campground (CG) was not right off the highway."
"General: 153-site RV park, all with FHU (30/50 amp). Gravel roads and camper pads. All are level. Most are pull-through except for one section."
"A bit wide open and highway noise but on lake with laundry, showers, full hookups, firewood for sale, restaurant, matanuska lake access, long term parking too. Some sites have gorgeous lake views."
"Great park with daily, weekly, monthly rates. There is a mix of full hookups, electric and water, and primitive sites so try and reserve if possible."
"Pavillion with fire pit, two grills si you dont have to unpack yours, and hammocks to laze away the day. Laundry and showers look like an old west town, too cute!"
"We booked a one night stay here as a trial run with our brand new travel trailer. Our daughter loved it so much that she begged to stay another night."
"Friendly staff. Some sites on the creek. Most full hookups. Most hate fire rings. Mix of pull through and back in. Amazing Mountain View’s. Nice small laundry. Clean showers"
"Nice campground with mountain views. Good laundry facilities and bathrooms with showers."
GuideIt might be cause it’s Alaska… but this is one of my favorite places we have ever stayed as far as a“public campground” goes. Nice spots with some ok space between. Next to Clearwater water. First time we came the grayling were migrating though and we caught a ton! Second time not so much haha. Still a great spot!
GuideIt might be cause it’s Alaska… but this is one of my favorite places we have ever stayed as far as a “public campground” goes. Nice spots with some ok space between. Next to Clearwater water. First time we came the grayling were migrating though and we caught a ton! Second time not so much haha. Still a great spot!
TravelerThe hosts were extremely helpful and generous. 1 shower is included in your reservation which was absolutely heavenly. The kids loved the play set. Great views for stargazing!
ScoutDriving a 34’ boat trailer with sailboat from Bend, OR up the Alaska Highway, was one of the most amazing campsite views of the trip, yes, parking that trailer was ‘interesting’, and not suggested, but was a life saver, end of a long day driving, was delighted with the find, stay here whenever I am driving by, calm, clear, restfull, not crowded, not fancy, just AK right!
TravelerVery friendly and welcoming hosts. Nice spot complete with a few water/electric sites
TravelerSmaller sites. Any trailer over 23 feet, would be tough. Host was very helpful and all the sites were clean. One water hand pump with boil warning. Sites next to river very nice. If you like quiet and seclusion, this is your camp. Chickaloon store right down the highway!
ScoutDo not go down this road if you don’t have 4wd or AWD and good tires. If it is muddy or raining and wet the way back up could be impassable if you don’t have the a capable vehicle. There’s definitely some permanent resident tents. I backed into a spot across from the beach. Beware that this place can flood if there’s big surf and a high tide. It’s a popular place for atvs and loud parties. Relatively clean with a pit toilet. I felt safeish here, glad I brought my dog. Nice beach for walking.
ScoutThis gravel pit area is on state land. While it is just off the highway, there is a buffer of trees that kept traffic sounds to a minimum.
ScoutPositive points as follows:-
- Fabulous location inside the park with fantastic wildlife viewing on route(we saw moose and a grizzly bear at the side of the road)-
- Nice wooded sites
What we didn’t like:
- I made my reservation months in advance and received an email confirmation with a reference number. I assumed that this email was all I needed to confirm my booking on arrival.
- Within the main body of the email there is a big heading stating“important information” and in that section the only item that is highlighted is the lack of WiFi service at the campsite.
- We arrived at 11pm at night. There was no notice of where to check in or indeed which site to go to. At previous campsites I had received a lovely email to welcome us and provide directions for our arrival
.- The next morning, one of the most unpleasant, nasty people that I have ever had the misfortune to meet came banging on our RV door. There was no welcome or kind words or even a smile. She introduced herself as the camp hostess (clearly she is in the wrong line of work) and demanded that we leave the site immediately, stating we had 6 minutes to vacate and instructing us to drive 30 mins down the road to another campsite where the check-in reception was located and where we had to buy our park permits. No understanding or interest in our long journey the night before, nor the fact that we were a family with young children.
- We discovered after the fact that the there was a link within the confirmation of reservation email that you have to click on to take you to a separate website with all the information about check-in! This information should be in the main body of the email NOT on a click through.
- We spoke to other people in the campsite who had experienced exactly the same issues. They had been unaware of the check-in procedure and had received the same nasty treatment from the same nasty old woman!
Recommendations:
-Key information about check-in should be in the main body of the email especially if check-it is at an entirely separate location, a 30 minute drive away;
- That lady should not be employed in the hospitality business and certainly not as a hostess!! She has absolutely no people skills, kindness or understanding. She is a terrible introduction and first impression to anyone visiting Denali as a tourist. She really put a bad taste in our mouths and was not a nice representative for Alaska and its people!
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