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Salmon Lake Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Nome · Alaska
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Nome · Alaska · 64.91644, -164.96111 · 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 | No fee |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | 907-267-2200 |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile gravel road off the Nome-Kougarok Highway. A sign on the Highway directs visitors to the campground and lake. Facilities at the nine acre complex include an unimproved boat launch, six campsites with picnic tables, two trash receptacles, and a single door outhouse.
Directions, from the listing
From Nome, drive approximately 38 miles north on Nome-Kougarok Highway. Turn right towards Salmon Lake at milepost 38 to access the campground.
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Trip Card — Salmon Lake Campground
Nome · Alaska
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Nome · Alaska |
| Fees | No fee |
| 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/262699 · 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 Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.