The best campgrounds near Valdez, Alaska with fishing

In Valdez, fishing draws travellers to over 30 campsites where the water stays cold and the salmon run thick. Anglers set up along the bay, cast lines into mountain streams, and swap stories back at camp over fires—campfires are allowed at most spots. You’ll find options with toilets, pet-friendly rules, and access to more than just the water: climbing, hiking, and swimming are all within easy reach. Average nightly rates sit at $27, with several sites hitting that low mark. Locals swear by Valdez Adventure Alliance (189 reviews) for its central location and reliable fishing, while The Raven's Den of the Chugach (10 reviews) offers a quieter spot tucked against the mountains. Bring your rod, boots, and an appetite for wild Alaska—these campsites keep it simple and close to the action.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Valdez Adventure Alliance

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21mi from Valdez · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Valdez, AK

Once run by the state but is now managed by VAA. The beautiful Blueberry Lake campground on Thompson Pass has spectacular 360-degree mountain views. 21 sites are available (1-17 on a paved loop road) near the lake. Vault toilets and a water pump are available for use. Several sites work well as group camping sites. There are no RV hookups or pull-throughs. Pets and generators are allowed. Bring your own firewood. The McAllister cabin, at the mouth of Shoup Bay Marine State Park, is best accessed by kayak or boat. There is a narrow, tide dependent channel that leads to the inner lagoon where Moraine and Kittiwake cabins are located. Kayaks recommended for access.

2. The Raven's Den of the Chugach

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37mi from Valdez · 1 site · Tent, RV · Tonsina, AK

As a Heli-Ski Guide in the Chugach, I found my slice of Heaven. I am excited to share it with you! Learn more about this land:Stunningly beautiful location in the heart of the Chugach Mountains ~45 miles east of Valdez, Alaska. Snow capped and glaciated mountains with active waterfalls surround this quaint valley known as the "Serendipity Homestead." Google search Mt. Billy Mitchell, Alaska, and you'll see what your campsite view will be, as this location is literally at the base of this gorgeous mountain. 2 rivers, the Tsina and Tiekel, and Stewart Creek (All glacially fed...) converge in this valley. Listen to the waterfalls cascading from the Mt. Billy Mitchell Glacier, or rapids of the 3 waterways, as you doze off to sleep. Thanks, Host, Robb Maris

In Valdez, fishing draws travellers to over 30 campsites where the water stays cold and the salmon run thick. Anglers set up along the bay, cast lines into mountain streams, and swap stories back at camp over fires—campfires are allowed at most spots. You’ll find options with toilets, pet-friendly rules, and access to more than just the water: climbing, hiking, and swimming are all within easy reach. Average nightly rates sit at $27, with several sites hitting that low mark. Locals swear by Valdez Adventure Alliance (189 reviews) for its central location and reliable fishing, while The Raven's Den of the Chugach (10 reviews) offers a quieter spot tucked against the mountains. Bring your rod, boots, and an appetite for wild Alaska—these campsites keep it simple and close to the action.

92% (258)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Valdez Adventure Alliance

90%

(411)

21mi from Valdez · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Valdez, AK

Once run by the state but is now managed by VAA. The beautiful Blueberry Lake campground on Thompson Pass has spectacular 360-degree mountain views. 21 sites are available (1-17 on a paved loop road) near the lake. Vault toilets and a water pump are available for use. Several sites work well as group camping sites. There are no RV hookups or pull-throughs. Pets and generators are allowed. Bring your own firewood. The McAllister cabin, at the mouth of Shoup Bay Marine State Park, is best accessed by kayak or boat. There is a narrow, tide dependent channel that leads to the inner lagoon where Moraine and Kittiwake cabins are located. Kayaks recommended for access.

2. The Raven's Den of the Chugach

100%

(11)

37mi from Valdez · 1 site · Tent, RV · Tonsina, AK

As a Heli-Ski Guide in the Chugach, I found my slice of Heaven. I am excited to share it with you! Learn more about this land:Stunningly beautiful location in the heart of the Chugach Mountains ~45 miles east of Valdez, Alaska. Snow capped and glaciated mountains with active waterfalls surround this quaint valley known as the "Serendipity Homestead." Google search Mt. Billy Mitchell, Alaska, and you'll see what your campsite view will be, as this location is literally at the base of this gorgeous mountain. 2 rivers, the Tsina and Tiekel, and Stewart Creek (All glacially fed...) converge in this valley. Listen to the waterfalls cascading from the Mt. Billy Mitchell Glacier, or rapids of the 3 waterways, as you doze off to sleep. Thanks, Host, Robb Maris

Public campgrounds near Valdez

Stories from the community

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Marti

September 2025

36 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Beautiful campground! Very quiet and the sites are nicely seperated.

Nicole

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

I love this place!! 20 minutes outside of town in the middle of nature, with beautiful mountains surrounding and a nice little lake! Campsites are decently spaced. I will keep coming back!

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Mustafa

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Excellent campsite, loved the views and facilities - will be back

Puppers overlooking the ridge during our hike by the lake!

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Ashley

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

This was an excellent camp site! Even though we had folks on both sides, it felt private because of all the trees and bushes. Bathrooms were clean and accessible, nearby water spout, and the grounds were beautiful to walk through. We even had our very people-shy dog with us without incident because it felt so secluded. Great tent spot with a firepit and picnic table. 10/10 would recommend!

Marissa

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Great location! Peaceful, very quiet. Gets very misty and moist here so bring a canopy if you are choosing a spot that doesn’t have one! Spotted a black bear at the lake. 10/10 only 30 minutes from city of Valdez. 5 minutes from main falls pullouts!

Amber

August 2025

29 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

My husband and I have stayed at Blueberry Lake for the last few years. The reservation website has always worked well for us. We reserved months in advance and we always have our name on the board.

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Crystal

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Beautiful campsite, it was rainy so only two other campers on the campgrounds. Vault bathrooms were probably one the cleanest I’ve seen.

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Michael

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

WAS AMAZING! Will go back. Clean Quiet and beautiful.

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Sonja

August 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

Best part of an 8 day camping trip around south central and central Alaska. The views great and it was quiet. Good communication by host.

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Lisbeth

August 2025

14 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

First, the campground is in such a beautiful, serene place that it makes it easy to enjoy the campground. We were lucky to have good weather most of the time, and the outhouses were well equipped and kept clean. Thank you for working to make all campers stays the best they can be!

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Kate

August 2025

22 ft Class C

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

What a lovely campground! We had site 14 and the view from that site was spectacular. It was close to the toilets, too, but not directly across from them, so a great location all around.

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Ruth

August 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

Great views. Clean bathroom,nice site with fireplace and picnic table.

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Michael

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

Very nice cabin and location. It would be nice to have an anchor ball for boats. The bay in front of the cabin has a lot of area that is shale not mud

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Lara

August 2025

35 ft Class A

4 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Beautiful views and very quiet. The flys were really bad while we were there but we would stay again.

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Tim

August 2025

20 ft campervan

4 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

It was a beautiful location with plenty of privacy snd a short walk to the bathroom. Not overly buggy and we were able to cook outside.

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Elisa

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

The campsite was very nice and well maintained! The signage was a little hard to figure out at first since it’s quite small, but other than that we had a totally seamless experience!

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cathy

July 2025

32 ft Class A

Group trip

1 night at Valdez Adventure Alliance

We loved staying at Blueberry Lake in our RV rental. The views are spectacular and the lake is very pretty. Nice and quiet at night and we enjoyed the walk along the trail by No 9 pitch. Thank you!

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baukje

July 2025

30 ft Class B

Group trip

2 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

It was great to camp on blue berry lake state park! We made a reservation and we felt welcome when our name was at the right spot. When we were there the weather was beautiful, so perfect to swim in the lake. The kids enjoyed. When we left a moose was jumping out of the bushes, and just walked to the green area besides our spot, she took all the time to let us make some great pictures

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Teresa

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Valdez Adventure Alliance

Beautiful peaceful campground! We had an awesome stay!

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Rachel

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Valdez Adventure Alliance

Moraine cabin is beautiful! They had recently done trail maintenance which cleared the view of Shoup Glacier. The cabin and outhouse were clean. The heater was not needed in July. I recommend paddling to the cabin so you can then kayak or canoe out to the glacier. We paddled out early one morning and were able to see seals!