Primitive campground atop the Allegheny Front. Mostly visited by hikers looking for a base camp or a place to crash before or after a backpacking trip. Two pit toilets. There is a water pump with no handle, but there’s a reliable piped spring to left of the parking spot for site #3. Sites 2 & 3 are walk in’s. Both have lots of hammocking spots in the trees behind the sites. #3 is my favorite. Fills early on weekends.

Low review based only on my poor site selection. I was right by the communal shelter. Quiet hours were courteously observed by fellow campers and the lights turned off automatically shortly after 10, but outside of those times there was no quiet or privacy. The sites on the lower loop, say low 20’s and up, looked lovely, tucked among boulders and rhodies. Each site had a picnic table and tent pad(s). Fires are limited to a large communal fire pit that was well stocked with wood. Clean restrooms. Coin-operated showers. Definitely can tell it’s a climber’s campground. Had a very Miguel’s-like vibe to it.

Definitely check out the Burrito Bar tucked into the woods on the other side of 19. Great beer, good food, and chill atmosphere.

I arrived after the country store had closed and registered at the lodge. The receptionist gave me a tag with my name on it and told me to put it on the board by my campsite number. I pulled into the campground, came to site 1, which was empty, and put my name on the post under the number “1,” set up my hammock, and went to sleep. I was awoken by a man and his children telling me I was in their site. Apparently there’s a big board at the end of the campground where you’re supposed to clip your name? I never saw this board because I never went that far into the campground. Why on earth isn’t it at the beginning of the campground where everyone can see it? Other than that, the site was very nice. Lots of hammocking opportunities. The vault toilet was rather unpleasant. Not the best, but by far not the worst.

I’m blaming my low rating on it being too early in the season. Only the B loop was open and I had to tent among the RVs. Quiet time was not enforced - neither from the bass from the latest superhero movie in an RV at 11:30 PM, nor the multiple generators beginning at 5 AM. Beautiful setting with coyotes in the evening. I’m sure I’d have enjoyed it if I could have camped up on the hill.

I camped in one of the walk in sites along the river. Excellent camping! Bison and wild horses were often seen across the river or near or even in the campground itself. Free concerts from the coyotes each night. Each site has a table and a fire ring. It was early in the season, so water was only available at the visitor center and the restrooms near the walk in sites were being rebuilt.

An easy walk from the designated parking spots by the maintenance area, but I chose to bike. The road was sandy in spots but manageable. Sites contain a fire ring and picnic table. Two clean vault toilets. Signs said the well was closed; not sure if that was seasonal or permanent. Site F was good for hammocking. Walked to the lighthouse for sunset and was not disappointed. There’s a trail from the campground up over a dune to Lake Michigan.

Yes, the mosquitoes are bad, but I honestly didn’t find them to be that much worse than elsewhere in Alaska. Liberal use of bug dope and I was able to stroll around and even sit outside and read without a head net. Excellent drinking water and, surprisingly, flush toilets. Two shelters for cooking afford social time with fellow campers. The first day I hid from the rain in my tent, the second was all clouds and fog, but the third morning… well, you simply have to go experience it yourself. Humbling to say the least.

I was planning on camping along the Denali Highway, but ran out of water and found myself here. Nice little campground. Lots of activity and noise across the creek from the campground - I can only guess it is a sled dog kennel - but it was tolerable. Restrooms and potable water an easy walk from any site.

This campground is only suitable for those with their own transportation as it is a considerable drive from the footbridge, but the trek is worth it. Nice level tent sites near the river with a picnic table and stone fire ring. Outhouse and showers are a short walk away. Guides for river rafting trips live in walled tents nearby if you need anything. Breeze near the river keeps insects at bay and some greenery between sites provide privacy. A nice place to camp away from the hubbub at the end of the road.

Awesome tenting area! Lots of shaded spots by the road, but if you’re willing to walk in, the spots on the hill are fantastic! I had the entire hill to myself and took the spot at the very top which had great views of town and the sea. All the walk-in spots have picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads. Adult only area has its own bathrooms with free showers. Laundry is $3 each to wash and dry and is also on site. The bunnies are just the icing on the cake. Great tent camping!

Camping is free and no registration required, just set up in an open spot. Spots are secluded and spaced far apart. Sites are nothing but a gravel pad. A communal cooking, fire, and food storage area is provided. Non-potable well water. Clean vault toilets. Very quiet. The weather was often much milder at the campground than in town.

The tent only area was way too close together. Barely enough room for a tent, a vehicle, and the fire ring. I couldn’t even stay there. Went to the free campground at the National Park instead.