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Looking to go camping near Big Lake, Alaska? Hipcamp has over 138 options available just for you. With an average price per night of $15 and options as low as $10, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Pinochle Trail Campground (77 reviews), Kashwitna Kush Wilderness Hangout (4 reviews), Clean Forest type camping (2 reviews). Trash, pets, and potable water are popular amenities, while horseback riding, boating, and climbing are the go-to activities. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Big Lake

  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping
  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping
  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping

1. Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping

28mi from Big Lake · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
This location is inside the Chugach State Park managed by Alaskan Glamping and is the only reservable camping at Eklutna Lake. There is access to ATV, Hiking and Biking trails along Eklutna Lake. Equipment rentals are available within a mile of our site. The lake is non-motorized and can be accessed with any non-motorized water craft. Our offering is fully set up tents with queen bed, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen and fire area.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$128
 / night
  • Kyoko posting watch.
  • en route
  • Kyoko posting watch.

2. Chugach State Park

100%
(5)
146 sites · Anchorage, Alaska
Explore the Eagle River and this exceptionally large park filled with mountains, glaciers, and forests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • When crossing the Snowbird Glacier, be mindful of the moulins and crevasses! See the huge moulin to the left of the photo? Yikes!
  • Where my heart sings and my souls soars...Gold Mint Trail.
  • When crossing the Snowbird Glacier, be mindful of the moulins and crevasses! See the huge moulin to the left of the photo? Yikes!

3. Hatcher Pass Management Area

100%
(2)
18 sites · Fishhook, Alaska
Discover Hatcher Pass's scenic vistas and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking to go camping near Big Lake, Alaska? Hipcamp has over 138 options available just for you. With an average price per night of $15 and options as low as $10, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Pinochle Trail Campground (77 reviews), Kashwitna Kush Wilderness Hangout (4 reviews), Clean Forest type camping (2 reviews). Trash, pets, and potable water are popular amenities, while horseback riding, boating, and climbing are the go-to activities. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Big Lake

  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping
  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping
  • Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping

1. Eklutna Lake, Bell Tent Glamping

28mi from Big Lake · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
This location is inside the Chugach State Park managed by Alaskan Glamping and is the only reservable camping at Eklutna Lake. There is access to ATV, Hiking and Biking trails along Eklutna Lake. Equipment rentals are available within a mile of our site. The lake is non-motorized and can be accessed with any non-motorized water craft. Our offering is fully set up tents with queen bed, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen and fire area.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$128
 / night
  • Kyoko posting watch.
  • en route
  • Kyoko posting watch.

2. Chugach State Park

100%
(5)
146 sites · Anchorage, Alaska
Explore the Eagle River and this exceptionally large park filled with mountains, glaciers, and forests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • When crossing the Snowbird Glacier, be mindful of the moulins and crevasses! See the huge moulin to the left of the photo? Yikes!
  • Where my heart sings and my souls soars...Gold Mint Trail.
  • When crossing the Snowbird Glacier, be mindful of the moulins and crevasses! See the huge moulin to the left of the photo? Yikes!

3. Hatcher Pass Management Area

100%
(2)
18 sites · Fishhook, Alaska
Discover Hatcher Pass's scenic vistas and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Big Lake

the sky gave us a bit of a smile on our last night here
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(1)

Eagle River Campground

20mi from Big Lake · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chugach State Park
Government Peak Campground

Government Peak Campground

26mi from Big Lake · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hatcher Pass Management Area
You can camp at the campgrounds near the lake, but the mountain sheep herds at the top, plus this view...it's worth the effort to hike up.
100%
(2)

Eklutna Lake Campground

29mi from Big Lake · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chugach State Park
At the end of the trail and up the left mountain side is Gold Mint Hut. A perfect getaway!
100%
(2)

Gold Mint Trailhead

31mi from Big Lake · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hatcher Pass Management Area
en route
100%
(2)

Bird Creek Campground

42mi from Big Lake · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chugach State Park

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Big Lake

Chugach State Park
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(5)
Chugach State Park
Anchorage, Alaska
Hatcher Pass Management Area
100%
(2)
Hatcher Pass Management Area
Fishhook, Alaska
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