The best big rig friendly camping in Alaska

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Alaska is a bucket list trip for people around the globe thanks to some of the world's largest intact ecosystems and the chance to spot incredible wildlife. Here you'll find wild salmon runs filling the ocean bays and rivers where brown bears feast, plus giant moose roaming the big river valleys and mountains. While some incredible parts of Alaska are accessible by highways, many areas are so remote that road systems don't exist, meaning access is by bush flight, boat, or on foot. Camping in Alaska can mean everything from pitching tents on a riverbank or enjoying comfortable RV parks adjacent to wild areas.

81% (45) 107 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Alaska

Albatross Campground RESERVATIONS

1. Albatross Campground RESERVATIONS

94%
(24)
Kenai, AK · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Discover tranquility at our campground, boasting serene surroundings and offering full hookup RV sites, as well as tent sites. Immerse yourself in the convenience of our amenities, including a laundry room and outdoor kitchen area. Additionally, we provide all the essential facilities for processing and preserving your catch, such as freezers, cleaning tables, vacuum sealers, community fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and a smokehouse. Experience a seamless blend of comfort and nature at our peaceful retreat. Pricing: Cleaning table free (first come first served) Fire wood $5/bundle Showers closed for maintenance. Laundry (quarters required) $4/load Vacuum sealing $1/bag Freezing $1 per pound per day 50 fish smokehouse $20/12hrs Parking for extra vehicles $20/day (no camping/sleeping in parking spots) Cancel booking 24hrs in advance of stay for 100% refund.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park

2. Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park

100%
(2)
Sterling, AK · 29 sites · Tents, RVs
Located in beautiful Sterling Alaska and within walking distance to the confluence of the Moose and Kenai River. Famous for world class salmon fishing. This unique property includes a food truck park on site! Only 15 minutes from Downtown Soldotna and 30 minutes from the best hiking on the Kenai Peninsula. Clean restrooms, wifi, full service RV hookups, and tent camping, it's fun for the whole family! We cannot wait to meet you. In addition there is a communal fire pit area and a small trail on the property. Laundry is available on the property for a small fee. Access to the showers and restrooms is included.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Denali Rainbow Village & RV Park

3. Denali Rainbow Village & RV Park

50%
(4)
Denali Park, AK · 78 sites · RVs, Lodging
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park, a Good Sam park, is the closest park to Denali National Park. It is located just 1 mile north of the park entrance. It is also within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and tours in the Denali area. We have a very knowledgeable and helpful staff to assist you in ensuring your trip to Denali is truly magical. There are full and partial hook-up sites available. All sites have 20 and 30 amp hook-ups. There are a limited number of 50 amp sites in both, full and partial hook-ups. Full hook-up sites are either back in or Pull thru. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and access to free cable TV. The RV Park has a dump station, pay showers, laundry, clean restrooms, RV supplies & firewood. Pets are allowed in the RV park. All pets must be on a leash & guests must pick up after their pets immediately. Dog walking for a fee can be arraigned. Wi-Fi provided by Tengo Internet in the RV park. Receive 1/2 hour free Wi-Fi then a small fee is charged for more time.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$70
 / night
Eagle Shadow Campground

4. Eagle Shadow Campground

Hyder, AK · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience the beauty of Alaska at Eagle Shadow Campground in Hyder, Alaska. Here you can explore Southeast Alaska at its finest! We are the closest campground to the major attractions in our area! We are a family owned and operated, fully functioning campground. We offer a range of sites from open to wooded, and Full Hookup, Water and Electric, or Just Water sites. At Eagle Shadow Campground, we strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere suitable for families seeking an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Creekside Campground

5. Creekside Campground

97%
(30)
Willow, AK · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a small, family-run campground in the heart of Willow, AK just off the Parks Highway FEATURING 🔌Electric - 30 and 50 amp 💧 Water fill up available from our well 🌳 Gravel and natural forest sites both suitable for RVs or tents 🔥 Picnic tables and fire pits at each site 🚿 Shower house with toilet and hot water shower 🏞️ A relaxing, babbling creek 🐾 Minutes away from downtown Willow, including the start of the Iditarod and the entrance to Hatcher Pass. We have fresh cut firewood available and offer a common area with a table, camp chairs, and large charcoal grill. Prices on Hipcamp are higher than direct booking to account for their fees. Our family lives on site and is available for anything you may need during your stay.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$28
 / night

Alaska is a bucket list trip for people around the globe thanks to some of the world's largest intact ecosystems and the chance to spot incredible wildlife. Here you'll find wild salmon runs filling the ocean bays and rivers where brown bears feast, plus giant moose roaming the big river valleys and mountains. While some incredible parts of Alaska are accessible by highways, many areas are so remote that road systems don't exist, meaning access is by bush flight, boat, or on foot. Camping in Alaska can mean everything from pitching tents on a riverbank or enjoying comfortable RV parks adjacent to wild areas.

81% (45) 107 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Alaska

Albatross Campground RESERVATIONS

1. Albatross Campground RESERVATIONS

94%
(24)
Kenai, AK · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Discover tranquility at our campground, boasting serene surroundings and offering full hookup RV sites, as well as tent sites. Immerse yourself in the convenience of our amenities, including a laundry room and outdoor kitchen area. Additionally, we provide all the essential facilities for processing and preserving your catch, such as freezers, cleaning tables, vacuum sealers, community fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and a smokehouse. Experience a seamless blend of comfort and nature at our peaceful retreat. Pricing: Cleaning table free (first come first served) Fire wood $5/bundle Showers closed for maintenance. Laundry (quarters required) $4/load Vacuum sealing $1/bag Freezing $1 per pound per day 50 fish smokehouse $20/12hrs Parking for extra vehicles $20/day (no camping/sleeping in parking spots) Cancel booking 24hrs in advance of stay for 100% refund.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park

2. Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park

100%
(2)
Sterling, AK · 29 sites · Tents, RVs
Located in beautiful Sterling Alaska and within walking distance to the confluence of the Moose and Kenai River. Famous for world class salmon fishing. This unique property includes a food truck park on site! Only 15 minutes from Downtown Soldotna and 30 minutes from the best hiking on the Kenai Peninsula. Clean restrooms, wifi, full service RV hookups, and tent camping, it's fun for the whole family! We cannot wait to meet you. In addition there is a communal fire pit area and a small trail on the property. Laundry is available on the property for a small fee. Access to the showers and restrooms is included.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Denali Rainbow Village & RV Park

3. Denali Rainbow Village & RV Park

50%
(4)
Denali Park, AK · 78 sites · RVs, Lodging
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park, a Good Sam park, is the closest park to Denali National Park. It is located just 1 mile north of the park entrance. It is also within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and tours in the Denali area. We have a very knowledgeable and helpful staff to assist you in ensuring your trip to Denali is truly magical. There are full and partial hook-up sites available. All sites have 20 and 30 amp hook-ups. There are a limited number of 50 amp sites in both, full and partial hook-ups. Full hook-up sites are either back in or Pull thru. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and access to free cable TV. The RV Park has a dump station, pay showers, laundry, clean restrooms, RV supplies & firewood. Pets are allowed in the RV park. All pets must be on a leash & guests must pick up after their pets immediately. Dog walking for a fee can be arraigned. Wi-Fi provided by Tengo Internet in the RV park. Receive 1/2 hour free Wi-Fi then a small fee is charged for more time.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$70
 / night
Eagle Shadow Campground

4. Eagle Shadow Campground

Hyder, AK · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience the beauty of Alaska at Eagle Shadow Campground in Hyder, Alaska. Here you can explore Southeast Alaska at its finest! We are the closest campground to the major attractions in our area! We are a family owned and operated, fully functioning campground. We offer a range of sites from open to wooded, and Full Hookup, Water and Electric, or Just Water sites. At Eagle Shadow Campground, we strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere suitable for families seeking an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Creekside Campground

5. Creekside Campground

97%
(30)
Willow, AK · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a small, family-run campground in the heart of Willow, AK just off the Parks Highway FEATURING 🔌Electric - 30 and 50 amp 💧 Water fill up available from our well 🌳 Gravel and natural forest sites both suitable for RVs or tents 🔥 Picnic tables and fire pits at each site 🚿 Shower house with toilet and hot water shower 🏞️ A relaxing, babbling creek 🐾 Minutes away from downtown Willow, including the start of the Iditarod and the entrance to Hatcher Pass. We have fresh cut firewood available and offer a common area with a table, camp chairs, and large charcoal grill. Prices on Hipcamp are higher than direct booking to account for their fees. Our family lives on site and is available for anything you may need during your stay.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$28
 / night

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The best big rig friendly camping in Alaska guide

Where to go

Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay is an expansive region with massive lakes, huge ocean bays and wild rivers. It’s known for abundant salmon runs that draw anglers and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Visit Katmai National Park and Preserve to watch bears catch salmon on Brooks Falls or fish for salmon and giant rainbow trout on the mighty Kvichak River. Lake Iliamna and the rivers in this area offer incredible fishing, sightseeing and boating.

Kenai Peninsula

Some areas in Alaska are road accessible, making them perfect for camping and exploring at your own pace. The Kenai Peninsula is one of those special places where you can experience the best of Alaska from RV sites and tent camping areas at private and public campgrounds in places like Soldotna. Go fishing on the mighty Kenai River for salmon and trout, take a cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park, take a dog sledding tour or go hiking on the many miles of trails on this wild peninsula.

Southeast Alaska

The rugged Southeast coastline is dotted with small communities, many of which are isolated from any highway systems. Ketchikan and Juneau are two hubs to visit for access to the expansive Tongass National Forest. Prince of Wales Island has limited services but rental vehicles and island roads allow for access to go fishing and hunting in this remote area.

Denali National Park

Accessible by road system, Denali National Park leads many visitors to fly into Anchorage and rent a vehicle or RV to visit. The incredible peak is more than 20,000-feet high and the surrounding Alaska Range is absolutely stunning. If you want an unforgettable view, consider flightseeing tours to gain elevation and really get into the mountains. Moose and bear sightings are common and the trails offer a range of hiking options for visitors. This park is fantastic and is accessible for a wide range of budgets and camping styles.

Alaska is a two-season state where it’s either feeling like summer or winter. In summer, the days are long, leaving plenty of time to explore and very little darkness to help you sleep. The inverse is true during the winter months. The first snowfall, also called termination dust, typically arrives sometime in September and it coincides with rapid color changes and shorter days. Most visitors arrive during summer when the salmon are running and bush flights operate in places like Bristol Bay on regular flight schedules. Although summer is ideal for most campers, winter does have special events like dog sledding races and views of the northern lights.

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