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King For A Day Camping and Charters

Hosted by Skylar · Copper Center, Alaska

77 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 6 acres

86%

7 reviews

Near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center.

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

We are a SEASONAL camp open late May through September, weather permitting. We are a laidback camp directly on the Klutina River. Our central location provides a great place to stay while exploring: The Wrangell/St. Elias Visitor Center just 7 miles from camp; Old Town Copper Center; the Worthington Glacier; The Klutina Lake Road is a great 25+ mile ATV trail; The Kennecott Shuttle stops at our camp and will take you to explore the town of McCarthy (where The Edge of Alaska was filmed) and tour the Kennecott Mine. There are several restaurants in the area and a gas station, mini-maty, liquor store and fish processing/shipping service about a mile from camp. We offer: FISH; fishing lessons, a variety of seasonal fishing charters, and our most popular FULL day "Alaskan Adventure of a Lifetime Excursion". CAMPING: Cabins and camping; Tent and RV camping from full hookup to dry. While staying with us: You'll have great views of the wrangle mountain range and the river itself. You'll have access on a spacious river bank to fish from camp, no need to hike anywhere. Bald eagles sit in the trees eager for the fishermen to get lucky and pose for pictures. We have fire rings and picnic tables at each site. We can accommodate large RVs to tents. showers, flushing toilet and laundry facility are located at the main office building; outhouses down by the river. Our rates are tent $35, dry RV $40, electric $50, electric w/water, $55, full hookup $60 and $150 for Cabin (minimal 2 nights stay for cabins) We have a small office store that sells ice, firewood, tackle, gear rental, and souvenirs. Wi-Fi is available in the Wi-Fi room and at most full hookup sites Going fishing with us? Full service charters offered. Yes we provide all gear tackle bait etc. We offer rafting charters only, not on a jet boat. We get off and fish at the hot spots on the way down the river. It is a 24mi float down one of the fastest sport fishing rivers in America. We target multiple species and can customize your charter accordingly. In the river we have King Salmon available 1 July - 10 August. Sockeye salmon from June - September. Trout, Grayling, Dolly Vardan and other smaller species able to be targeted throughout the year.

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Booked 6 times

Tent site · Sleeps 6

If all you want to do is set up a tent at King For A Day Campground, then a Tent Campsite is exactly what you're looking for. We have sites of all kinds ranging from secluded and private to campsites right on the Klutina River. Tent sites include access to the showers and laundry sites. Laundry is an additional fee "pay at the machine"

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Full Hookups Sites

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft

Consider reserving one of our Full-Hookup Campsites! Still a very short walk to the river! Utilities include electric, water, and septic, and they're located near the showers and laundry room. Our sites fit most 30-40+ ft rigs with extra room to spare. We have 30 amp RV outlets and standard 120V outlets for these sites. Full-Hookup sites include access to the showers and laundry site. Laundry is an additional fee "pay at the machine"

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft

Our Electric Campsites are perfect for anyone with an RV looking for a place to camp out with all the comforts that electricity has to provide. These sites do not include water and septic. these sites have 15 amp hookups. Tents are welcome but pay electric pricing. Electric sites include access to the showers and laundry sites. Laundry is an additional fee "pay at the machine"

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft

If you have an RV but aren't interested in our electric or full hook-ups, consider one of our Dry Campsites. Some are even located right on the river for easy fishing access! Dry RV sites include access to the showers and laundry site. Laundry is an additional fee "pay at the machine"

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RV site, water and electric

Booked 2 times

Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft

We are a laidback camp directly on the Klutina River. We offer fishing charters, raft trips, Cabins and RV & Tent camping from full hookup to dry. While staying with us: You'll have great views of the wrangle mountain range and the river itself. You'll have access on a spacious river bank to fish from camp, no need to hike anywhere. The eagles sit in the trees eager for the fishermen to get lucky and pose for pictures. We have fire rings and picnic tables at each site. We can accomodate large RVs to tents. A shower, Flushing toilet and laundry facility are located at the office & outhouses down by the river. Our rates are $25 dry, $35 electric, $40 electric w/water, $45 full hookup and $120 for Cabin. Going fishing with us?Full service charters offered. Yes we provide all gear tackle bait etc. We offer rafting charters only, not on a jet boat. We get off and fish at the hot spots on the way down the river. It is a 24mi float down one of the fastest sport fishing rivers in America. We target multiple species and can customize your charter accordingly. In the river we have King Salmon available 1 July - 10 August. Sockeye salmon from June - September. Trout, Grayling, Dolly Varden and other smaller species able to be targeted throughout the year.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Electrical hookup

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Lodging

2 sites

Cabin A - King For A Day CABINS

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Cabin · Sleeps 6

We are a laidback camp directly on the Klutina River. We offer fishing charters, raft trips, Cabins, and RV & Tent camping from full hookup to dry. Our single-story and 2 story cabin. It includes running water, toilet, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, outdoor grill and stove top, propane tank, and 4 beds. Sheets and towels are provided. Freezer space is free when booking a cabin. Cabins include access to the showers and laundry site. Laundry is an additional fee "pay at the machine"

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King For A Day CABINS

Cabin · Sleeps 6

Campfires allowed

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77 sites

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86% Recommend7 ratings · 7 reviews

Not recommend

· August 2025

Great river view but no help

Tent ·

Tent only sites

Overall, the river view was great (even with less than ideal weather). However, we were disappointed at the dismissive check-in host and no help with getting firewood during a cold night at camp, while it was clearly stated we could purchase firewood on site.

Ellie V.

5 reviews

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· August 2025

Perfect Location & Relaxing

35 ft fifth wheel · Group trip ·

Full Hookups Sites

Great campground! It wasn’t very crowded when we were there as the reds had already run through the Klutina there. So we had a peaceful, relaxing time at the campground. We were there 8/3-8/7. We booked full hook-up but there was no way we were going to fit with all three slides in the full hook-up up site, water, electric and septic. These sites aren’t for big rigs, at least ours wasn’t. We have a 35’ fifth wheel with three slides. The camp-host came out for about ten minutes offering a few ways to back in, then disappeared. After 45 very frustrating minutes of trying to make it work, a wonderful, frequent guest, Mary, and David in the office, found us the perfect pull through spot with water and electricity. Mary even walked us down to show us the spot. It was so wonderful we stayed 4 nights instead of one. There’s WiFi but you have to be closer to the office, which isn’t a far walk. You can fish right there, the owners are fantastic and so sweet. The showers are what you’d expect from a finishing campground, it felt great to take a hot shower though. The laundry is $5 to wash and $5 to dry. They will keep fish in the freezer for you for a small price. Most of the spots I saw were great. Super friendly people there and the location doesn’t get any better. We also had our two dogs with us who loved to go for walks around the campground and by the river. The campground was very clean as well and well maintained.

Emily C.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

29 ft Class A ·

Full Hookups Sites

Good location on the river. Close to the town. Spacious sites

Tamir F.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

10/10!!

24 ft Class C ·

Electric Only Sites

We had an incredible time at the campground! At king for a day you feel like you are apart of the community at a family owned and operated location. The ladies working the front desk in the office were very sweet and helpful. As well as the greeting committee, dogs Cooper and Lana. We were able to rent muck books to wade out into the river for fishing and got advise on how to travel up to the Kennicot Mill Town in Wrangell St Elias. They have fishing lessons available as well as seasonal charters for king salmon. Eagles awaited all around us for folks to pull fish out of the river. It was truly spectacular. Campsite was equip with everything we needed and we were also provided with the necessary extensions for our rv to have power. Outhouses were outhouses but clean and well stocked. Would love to come back in the future!

Daisha M.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Nice wooded area

22 ft Class A ·

Full Hookups Sites

Nice and woodsy. Very backcountry feeling. Great facilities

Mira E.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Tent only sites

There was great spots at king for a day campground! The host was welcoming and the views were beautiful! Would recommend!!

Katie H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2022

Group trip ·

King For A Day CABINS - c8be

The RV was great. I arrived late there, but there was an instruction on the whiteboard. The shower was hot enough and had unlimited use, so I was satisfied. The portable water was very cold and had good taste. In the summertime, this place will be ideal for fishing king and sockeye salmon at this place as the river bank right in front of the RV park. The owner was very friendly, and I recommend tent and RV camping here.

Yuya H.

3 reviews

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Copper Center, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

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