Alaska’s summer camping season runs roughly from May to September, weather and snowpack permitting. Campers in June, July, and early August will want mosquito protection—and in June, campers can also plan for 19 hours of daylight. Come the winter solstice in December, daylight hours drop to just 5.5 hours. Intrepid winter travelers can be rewarded by northern lights, cross country skiing, and snow machining, but newcomers may be more comfortable near a larger town with more services during a winter camping trip this far north.