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West Fork Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Fairbanks · Alaska · Fortymile Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Fortymile Wild and Scenic River |
| Location | Fairbanks · Alaska · Fortymile Wild and Scenic River · 63.88765, -142.23949 · 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 | $12 per night |
| Accessibility | Yes. There are 2 elevated tent pads and an accessible toilet. |
| Phone | 907-474-2200 |
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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
West Fork Campground is on the Taylor Highway (milepost 49), near the town of Toke. In mid-September, the Campground is usually full, with most visitors using RVs and 5th-wheel campers. There is a 10-day stay limit.
An iron ranger fee-payment box sits near the entrance. Visitors can also pay fees using the Scan & Pay app on a mobile phone. Because there is no cell phone reception at the site, you will need to download the required Recreation.gov mobile app prior to traveling to the Campground, selecting the Scan & Pay option.
The campground has 2 loops, one with 7 pull-through spaces and another with 18 back-in spaces.
At the overlook on the large loop, look for trumpeter swans and moose on the small oxbow lake.
River Access: 1/4 mile north of the campground, there is parking and river access. The river access point for the West Fork of the Dennison is the southernmost access point on the 400-mile Fortymile National Wild and Scenic River System.
Boats must be carried about 20 yards to the water. Except during periods of high water, such as spring runoff, this section of river is typically too shallow for pleasant canoeing or rafting.
Directions, from the listing
From Tok, AK; travel east on the Alaska Highway and turn left on the Taylor Highway. Proceed north and the campground is at Milepost 49 of the Taylor Highway.
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Trip Card — West Fork Campground
Fairbanks · Alaska · Fortymile Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks · Alaska · Fortymile Wild and Scenic River |
| Fees | $12 per night |
| 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/274260 · 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.