Paxson Lake Campground

PO Box 147
Glennallen, AK 99588

Overview

MP 175 Richardson Hwy

Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels.

RV Dump station – $10 fee for non-campers.

50 campsites

First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake.

Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards. Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops.

Fee Station: Per night = $20 all sites; Federal Senior Pass half price.

Recreation

BLM Alaska Recreation Guide

Facilities

This recreation site provides 50 campsites (which includes a host site, two accessible campsites and ten walk-in camping sites), picnic tables and fire rings. Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, a sanitary dump station, accessible trails, picnic area, boater information cabin, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.

Natural Features

Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $15/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217.

Nearby Attractions

Denali Highway Info Gulkana Wild and Scenic River Denali Highway

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

ADA accessible: all 2 sites

Fees

All sites are on a first come first serve basis. Fee's Per night = $20 for overnight use. The Paxson Lake Campground opening and closing dates are weather dependent and may vary from season to season. May 30th Mermorial Day through the first week in September (Labor Day) is typically when the site is accessible and open to the public.

Reviews

6 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

Ken I

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Nice layout. Each site very private. Quiet CG. Very nice. Stayed in #29 and very few campers in the loop.

Michael G

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Reviewed 5 months ago

We found a nice level site, and there was a bit of firewood, so we put on the mosquito spray and had a nice fire. Hosts were nice, and helped with the non-cash fee station. Trails were a bit lacking. Richardson Hwy construction south was awful.

Tracy B

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Reviewed a year ago

I typically don't utilize campgrounds because I like the quiet and privacy of nature, so my review comes from that viewpoint. The campground was really nice and had plentiful spots to choose from when I stayed there on August 31. I stayed in site 8, right next to the trail that leads to the lake. The trail was really beautiful and the benches down at the lake were nice to go in the morning with my coffee. My stay was last-minute, which was why I chose a campground, being later in the day. My complaints were that the restrooms were absolutely disgusting and smelled awful, there were several campers that came in very late and were all pretty loud while setting up camp, no respect for people trying to sleep, this was made worse by the close proximity of all the sites. Also, someone's child was screaming and crying for hours...exactly why I avoid campgrounds. In all it was a decent experience and I would stay there again if needed.

Benjamin P

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Very peaceful lake and campground. Very clean and private spots. The lake access was perfect.

William C

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Great sites! If you have a larger rig, try sites 1-20 1st:) there are more sites I 20-50, but most won’t handle the larger rigs (25-40)

Michael B

Loop:Paxson Lake Campground

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Jack, the campground host was very friendly and helpful. Several sites on the upper loop could accommodate our 36 foot fifth wheel. A bonus was the eagle nest behind our site.

Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

Apr 1, 2027 – Oct 1, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

Apr 1, 2028 – Oct 1, 2028

First come, first served

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