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Paxson Lake Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Glennallen · Alaska
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Glennallen · Alaska · 62.88346, -145.52482 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 walk to; 1 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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. |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Paxson Lake Campground
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
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Trip Card — Paxson Lake Campground
Glennallen · Alaska
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Glennallen · Alaska |
| 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 … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/14549 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.