Tangle Lakes Campground

BLM Glennallen Field Office, Mile 186.5 Glenn Hwy, PO Box 147
Glennallen, AK 99588

Overview

Tangle Lakes Campground, located at MP 21.5 of the north side of the Denali Highway, is situated within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor and the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District boundary where over 10,000 years of human use have been documented. The campground provides 45 accessible campsites and 4 walk-in sites and is equipped with water pumps, toilets and a boat launch.

The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip.

The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.

Recreation

https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska

Facilities

This recreation site provides 45 campsites (which includes a host site, 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, accessible trails, picnic area, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.

Lower Tangle Lakes and Upper Delta River trip: Put-in is at Tangle Lakes Campground (MP 21 Denali Highway) and take out is north of Phelan Creek (MP 212 Righardson Highway). If continuing on to Lower Delta River past MP 212 of the Richardson highway there is no designated take-out point but the Richardson Highway parallels the river in many places.

Natural Features

This BLM-maintained campground sits amid the Tangle Lakes, a series of long, narrow lakes. This is a designated put-in for the 30-mile-long Delta National Wild and Scenic River float trip. There are moose and caribou in the area, many hunters use this as a base camp during the fall hunting season.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (907) 822-3217.

Nearby Attractions

The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.https://www.blm.gov/visit/denali-highway

https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2021-08/PublicRoom_Alaska_Denali-Hwy-Brochure.pdf

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

ADA accessible: all 1 sites

Fees

FEE DESCRIPTION: $20 per site All sites are on a first come first serve basis. The Tangle Lakes Campground opening and closing dates are weather dependent and may vary from season to season. May 30th Memorial Day through the first week in September (Labor Day) is typically when the site is accessible and open to the public. No fee for Delta Wild and Scenic River use.

Reviews

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Charles S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Majestic surroundings, great fishing, nice sites and a helpful campground host. What more can you ask for.

Brian W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Brittany P

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Reviewed a year ago

The camp sites were clean, flat, and well taken care of. I was in a motor home so I did not use public restrooms.

Jana K

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Reviewed a year ago

Very nice Campgound with clean facilities.

Sam K

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Reviewed a year ago

This is a beautiful location. The campground is well maintained with lots of room between spaces. The trail up the ridge is an easy couple mile walk with great views of the surrounding area. Only thing I would change is it would be nice to have a dump station and potable water to facilitate a longer stay.

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