Dispersed Camping in Anchorage Municipality County, Alaska
Showing 57 locations in Anchorage Municipality County.
Bbvc Lakeside Parking Lot Road
Paved access road leading to the Portage Lake shoreline and Begich/Boggs Visitor Center in Chugach National Forest. Overnight parking and camping are prohibited within the developed visitor center and day-use area boundaries.
Bertha Creek Campground
Bertha Creek Campground is a scenic, small 12-site developed loop nestled just south of Turnagain Pass in the Kenai Mountains. Managed by the USFS, this first-come, first-served site is surrounded by open forest and is ideal for passenger vehicles, campervans, and smaller trailers. Visitors can enjoy gold panning along Bertha Creek or hiking nearby trails in the Chugach National Forest. Standard amenities like vault toilets, a water spigot, and trash services are provided during the summer operating season, with free self-contained camping allowed off-season.
Bird Creek Valley Dispersed
This basic dispersed camping area is situated in the scenic Bird Creek Valley, providing primitive spots close to local trailheads.
Black Bear Campground
A small, tranquil forest campground in Portage Valley, featuring nicely separated, first-come, first-served sites. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers excellent access to hiking, glacier viewing, and the Trail of Blue Ice.
Bush Camp
A remote, wooded backcountry tent campsite situated along the alpine corridor of the Crow Pass Trail.
Caribou Creek Cabin
A remote, rustic backcountry cabin managed by the Forest Service, situated along the scenic Resurrection Pass Trail on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula. Accessible only by hiking, biking, horseback, skiing, or snowmobile, the cabin offers bunks for up to six people, a wood stove, and nearby opportunities for gold panning and hunting.
Carl's Camp
Carl's Camp is a remote, backcountry hike-in campsite nestled in the wilderness near Girdwood.
Chugach Forest Hike-In Spot
A remote, hike-in dispersed camping spot located along the scenic forest trails of Chugach National Forest.
Chugach National Forest Hike-In Site
This walk-in backcountry campsite is located in Chugach National Forest, offering primitive wilderness camping accessed via local footpaths.
Crow Pass Cabin
A historic USFS backcountry cabin nestled along the iconic Crow Pass Trail. Surrounded by jagged peaks and alpine scenery, this rental cabin serves as an exceptional wilderness retreat accessible only via a strenuous hike.
Crow Pass Trail Backcountry Zone
A spectacular alpine corridor along the Crow Pass Trail near Girdwood, featuring several primitive, hike-in backcountry tent sites situated near rushing glacial streams and dramatic waterfalls.
Eagle River Campground
A developed public campground nestled in a wooded forest loop along the scenic Eagle River. Offers easy paved access to well-maintained sites within Chugach State Park, making it an excellent base camp near local trailheads.
Eagle River Crossing Campsite
A primitive hike-in clearing located near the Eagle River crossing on the Crow Pass Trail, ideal for backpacking tents.
East Creek Cabin
A remote, rustic backcountry cabin situated along the Resurrection Pass Trail in the Kenai Peninsula. Accessible only by non-motorized trail use or winter snowmobiles, it offers a primitive experience in a spectacular wilderness setting.
Echo Bend Campsites
This backcountry hike-in camping area is situated in the scenic Eagle River Valley within Chugach State Park, accessible via the Crow Pass Trail.
Explorer Glacier Parking Road Dispersed
A scenic, paved forest road in the Chugach National Forest providing easy vehicle access near Explorer Glacier. Standard dispersed camping is permitted along the corridor, offering great views with roadside parking suitable for rigs of all sizes.
Fox Creek Cabin
A remote, rustic log cabin located along the Resurrection Pass Trail in the Chugach National Forest. Accessible only via non-motorized trail or seasonal snowmobile, it offers a wilderness retreat equipped with bunk spaces and a wood stove.
Girdwood Backcountry Hike-In
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite nestled in the scenic mountain wilderness of the Chugach National Forest near Girdwood.
Girdwood Campground
A developed municipal campground nestled in the coastal forest of Girdwood, offering basic amenities and convenient access to local hiking trails.
Glacier District, Chugach National Forest
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Glacier Ranger Station Road
Glacier Ranger Station Road offers convenient, paved access into the scenic Chugach National Forest near Girdwood. Dispersed camping and overnight parking options are situated along the corridor under standard national forest guidelines.
Goose Bay Cabin
A remote public-use A-frame cabin located in the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area within the Chugach National Forest. It serves as an exceptional base camp for wilderness recreation and backcountry exploration in Prince William Sound.
Granite Creek Campground
Granite Creek Campground is nestled in the scenic Kenai Mountains within Chugach National Forest. Surrounded by wildflowers and spruce forests, this developed campground features nicely separated sites, many of which sit directly along the glacier-fed Granite Creek. It provides convenient access to hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities nearby.
Green Lake Campground (JBER)
A developed campground located on the shores of Green Lake within Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, restricted to DoD ID cardholders and their guests.
Harrison Lagoon Cabin
A remote, year-round rental cabin in the Chugach National Forest, situated within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area. Accessible only by floatplane or boat, it offers a secluded base for coastal exploration, kayaking, and hiking in Prince William Sound. Guests must bring all basic amenities, including fresh water and cooking gear.
Heritage Falls Campsite 1
A scenic hike-in wilderness campsite positioned near Heritage Falls along the Crow Pass Trail, ideal for backcountry tent camping.
Heritage Falls Campsite 2
A primitive backcountry tent site located along the upper sections of the Crow Pass Trail near Heritage Falls, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks.
Icicle Creek Campsite
A primitive, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Crow Pass Trail near Icicle Creek, offering scenic wilderness pitches for backpackers.
Johnson Pass Trail Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor along Johnson Pass Trail Road within the Chugach National Forest, providing scenic dispersed camping pullouts close to the hiking trailhead.
Lyon Ponds Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along Lyon Ponds Road within the Chugach National Forest. The road features a native material surface suitable for passenger cars and standard motorhomes.
Moose Flats Road Dispersed
Moose Flats Road provides roadside dispersed camping options winding through the lush forest of the Chugach region.
Paulson Bay Cabin
A remote wilderness cabin situated on a scenic bluff overlooking Prince William Sound, accessible only by float plane or boat. This rustic shelter serves as an exceptional base for sea kayaking, fishing, and exploring the pristine coastlines.
Pigot Bay Cabin
A secluded public-use cabin located in the scenic Prince William Sound, accessible exclusively by float plane or watercraft. It serves as an excellent wilderness basecamp for kayaking and coastal exploration.
Planet Fitness Anchorage
A standard commercial gym parking lot in Anchorage, suitable for discreet, short-term overnight parking for low-profile vehicles.
Planet Fitness Eagle River
Paved parking lot at the Planet Fitness on Northgate Drive in Eagle River. Ideal for a quick, low-profile overnight stop when using the facilities.
Porcupine Campground
Porcupine Campground is a remote wilderness escape on the scenic Turnagain Arm, framed by birch forests and mountain peaks. Highly regarded for its clean vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water, and direct access to Gull Rock Trail.
Porcupine Trailhead Road
A scenic gravel forest corridor within Chugach National Forest leading towards popular coastal hiking trails. The road provides access to beautiful wooded areas near Turnagain Arm.
Portage Pass Parking Spur Road
A gravel spur road near Girdwood providing access to the Portage Pass Trailhead within the scenic Chugach National Forest.
Rapids Campsite
A scenic backcountry walk-in campsite nestled along the Eagle River within Chugach State Park, accessible via a hiking trail.
Raven Gorge Campsite
Located along the scenic Crow Pass Trail, Raven Gorge Campsite is a primitive hike-in backcountry camping spot within Chugach National Forest.
Resurrection Creek Road
A scenic mountain corridor along Resurrection Creek Road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Chugach National Forest near the historic town of Hope.
Shotgun Cove Campsites
Scenic backcountry hike-in campsites located along the Shotgun Cove Trail with views of Passage Canal.
Shrode Lake Cabin
A highly secluded backcountry cabin situated on the shores of Shrode Lake in Prince William Sound. Accessible only by plane, boat, or foot, it offers ultimate solitude and a true off-grid wilderness experience.
Sixmile Day Use Road Dispersed
A gravel forest corridor offering access to dispersed camping within the scenic Chugach National Forest. The road is well-maintained and suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Spencer Bench Cabin
An alpine backcountry cabin situated at the end of the Spencer Bench Trail, offering spectacular views of the Placer River Valley and Spencer Glacier. The cabin sits just below scenic alpine meadows filled with low shrubs and summer wildflowers. Access requires taking the Alaska Railroad train during summer followed by a strenuous hike, or winter aviation, skis, or snowmachines.
Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground
An extraordinary wilderness campground situated in the Placer River Valley near Spencer Glacier. Accessible primarily via passenger train, this scenic spot offers rare opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and viewing massive icebergs floating in the lake.
Swan Lake Cabin
Swan Lake Cabin is a remote, rustic backcountry log cabin situated on the scenic shores of Swan Lake, accessible only via hiking, biking, skiing, or snowmobile along the Resurrection Pass Trail. It features basic bunk space, a wood stove, and a rowboat, making it an excellent wilderness retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tangle Ponds Road Dispersed
Tangle Ponds Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within Chugach National Forest near Girdwood, Alaska. The gravel road is generally accessible to most vehicles and leads to informal camping spots near the scenic Tangle Ponds. Visitors can enjoy a quiet forested environment with impressive mountain backdrops.
Tenderfoot Creek Campground
Tenderfoot Creek Campground offers scenic campsites along the eastern shores of Summit Lake on the Kenai Peninsula. Located within Chugach National Forest, it boasts incredible mountain vistas from every direction. The campground is an ideal spot for trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking, with campsites set amidst spruce and hemlock forest.
Thunder Creek Campsite
A primitive backcountry campsite located near Thunder Creek, offering beautiful valley views and tent areas.
Turnagain Pass Backcountry Site
A scenic backcountry hike-in site located off the Seward Highway within the Chugach National Forest.
Twin Falls Campground
Twin Falls Campground is a pristine, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the scenic Crow Pass Trail, offering stunning waterfall views and absolute vehicle-free seclusion.
West Swan Lake Cabin
A highly remote log cabin on the Kenai Peninsula, situated directly on the shores of Swan Lake. It offers premier fishing and boating in a pristine, isolated environment with no road access.
Why Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel road corridor in the Chugach National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities easily accessible for standard passenger vehicles.
Williwaw Campground
An idyllic developed campground nestled beside Williwaw Creek in Portage Valley. Highly regarded for spectacular scenery and salmon viewing, this area provides direct access to scenic multi-use trails connecting to the local visitor center. Accommodations include hand-pump drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic tables in a forested setting.
Williwaw Ponds Road
A scenic corridor along Williwaw Ponds Road within the Chugach National Forest, providing access to dispersed camping opportunities near the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area and Portage Lake.
Winner Creek Gorge Trailhead Road Dispersed
This gravel forest road corridor provides access to the Winner Creek Gorge trailhead in the scenic Chugach National Forest. Dispersed camping is permitted along the road corridor, though camping is prohibited within the active trailhead parking lot itself.