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Paxson Lake Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Alaska · Glennallen Field Office
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Glennallen Field Office |
| Location | Alaska · Glennallen Field Office · 62.88000, -145.52000 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Stay limit | 14 day stay limit per 60 day period |
| Accessibility | Yes |
| Phone | 907-822-3217 |
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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 2026-04-24.
From the official listing
Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Hwy. The campground has 45 camp sites including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the shore of Paxson Lake. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible sites, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are available. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River.
Fees $12/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.
Directions, from the listing
Enter the campground on the west side of milepost 175 Richardson Highway
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Trip Card — Paxson Lake Campground
Alaska · Glennallen Field Office
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska · Glennallen Field Office |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/14913 · 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.