The best glamping sites in Birch Lake State Recreation Area, AK
Discover Birch Lake's serene waters and lush forests.
The best glamping sites in Birch Lake State Recreation Area, AK
Boreal Forest Cabin
1. Boreal Forest Cabin
100%
(2)
49mi from Birch Lake State Recreation Area · 1 site
Tucked away in a beautiful forest of birch and spruce, our Hytte offers a thoughtful space to rest and explore. It is a one room main space with a queen size bed. There is an optional single air mattress in the cabinet that can be put on the floor for another adult or child if needed. The furnishings have been thoughtfully curated to be minimalist, warm and peaceful. Many items are vintage or made by us. We have purposefully chosen amenities that are low waste and environmentally conscious. There is a countertop and sink with a double burner cooktop for simple meals. Eating utensils, cups, plates and bowls are on the shelves above. We have a Fellow pour over coffee setup with a handheld Snowpeak grinder for a lovely hot cup of coffee! A mini fridge is situated in the cabinet below the counter. Seating for two also in the main room. The bathroom has a shower and sink space with a composting toilet. Instructions for use of the composting toilet are conveniently placed on the wall next to it for ease of use:) Our place has all the comfort essentials and we’re continually working on adding amenities. As a welcome to our guests, we provide fresh eggs from our flock of chickens, homemade granola, milk, fresh fruit, coffee and tea! Please feel free to clarify any needs or questions before booking!
Nearby highlights:
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Aurora Point
Angel Rocks Trail
Denali NP 2 hours away
HooDoo Brewery
Lat 65 Brewery
Lichen shop
UAF Ski Trails
Birch Hill recreation area ski trails
Equinox Marathon!!
September 20
8am start time
Community BBQ at finish line!
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$126
/ night
Sven's Basecamp Hostel
2. Sven's Basecamp Hostel
75%
(12)
49mi from Birch Lake State Recreation Area · 123 sites · Tents, Lodging
Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.
Pets
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Showers
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$25
/ night
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Huglyn
August 2025
With kids
Our family loved this cozy, well-curated space. Rebekah was quick to respond and super accommodating with our 2am arrival. The mattress was nice and firm- much appreciated as we needed the good night sleep. We easily adjusted the temperature to suit our needs and thoroughly appreciated the eggs and granola. ❤️ I wish we got a chance to spend more time here but will add it to our list for future travels.
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Nora
July 2025
1 night at Boreal Forest Cabin
An incredible forest stay! It has everything you need for cooking and your morning coffee. Best of all are the cozy and warm vibes & homemade goodies from Rebekah! Highly recommend!
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