Dispersed Camping in Valdez Cordova Census Area County, Alaska
Showing 32 locations in Valdez Cordova Census Area County.
Alaganik Slough Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel corridor running through the Chugach National Forest toward the Alaganik Slough, providing access to wetland views and quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Allison Point Campground
Allison Point Campground features designated waterfront camping sites stretched along Terminal Access Road in Valdez. These closely spaced sites offer exceptional views of the port and convenient access for salmon fishing, though they are highly exposed with minimal privacy.
Beach River Cabin
A remote, year-round Forest Service cabin on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska, accessible only by wheeled plane landing on the beach at low tide. This pristine coastal retreat offers access to beachcombing, hunting, and exceptional ocean and river fishing.
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site is a highly scenic campground nestled on Thompson Pass. Paved loops lead to numbered pitches overlooking alpine lakes and breathtaking mountain peaks.
Cabin Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cabin Lake Road within the Chugach National Forest, providing a rustic and quiet forested setting near Cordova.
Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground
This stunning wilderness campground sits directly across from the spectacular Childs Glacier on the Copper River. Since major road washouts have cut off direct vehicle access, the site is now reached via outfitter boat tours or air charter. Visitors can enjoy dramatic views of calving ice and excellent opportunities for bear and moose watching.
Cordova District, Chugach National Forest
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Double Bay Cabin
A remote coastal public-use cabin situated on the east side of Double Bay on Hinchinbrook Island within the Chugach National Forest. This wilderness retreat is ideal for fishing, hunting, and kayaking, offering a completely secluded experience where visitors must be self-sufficient and bring all necessary supplies.
Eighteen Mile Lake Road Corridor
A scenic forest corridor along Eighteen Mile Lake Road within the Chugach National Forest. The route provides access to rustic camping spots, including the areas near Eighteen Mile and One Eyed Pond. Ideal for those seeking quiet camping close to the trailheads.
Eyak Boat Ramp Parking Road
A gravel access road in Chugach National Forest providing parking and dispersed staging options near the Eyak Lake boat ramp.
Goat Camp Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Goat Camp Road within the Chugach National Forest near Cordova, Alaska. The gravel road leads through dense coastal forest and offers pullouts suitable for quiet, self-contained overnight stays.
Green Island Cabin
A remote, wheelchair-accessible wilderness cabin on the northwest side of Green Island in the Chugach National Forest. Ideal for fishing, hunting, and coastal exploration, this 16-by-20-foot cabin includes wooden bunks, a heating stove, and a rainwater catchment system.
Hook Point Cabin
A remote public-use cabin located on Hinchinbrook Island within Chugach National Forest, offering beach access, beachcombing, and salmon fishing.
Jack Bay Cabin
A remote wilderness cabin managed by the Forest Service, situated at the head of Jack Bay in Chugach National Forest. It offers a pristine coastal setting ideal for fishing, marine wildlife viewing, and secluded recreation.
Liberty Falls Trail Tent Site
This remote walk-in tent site offers a quiet, forested setting situated near the scenic Liberty Falls and its surrounding trail system.
Log Jam Bay Cabin
A remote, rustic public-use cabin on the northeast side of Stump Lake on Montague Island. Accessible only by float plane or a wheeled plane landing on the beach followed by a short hike, this site offers unparalleled wilderness solitude.
Martin Lake Cabin
A remote wilderness cabin located on the scenic shores of Martin Lake within Chugach National Forest. It provides a secluded escape with excellent cutthroat trout and salmon fishing, accessible exclusively by float plane.
McKinley Lake Cabin
A rustic, reservation-only wilderness cabin located on the northwest end of McKinley Lake. The site offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and exploring the historic Lucky Strike Mine nearby. Note that this cabin is remote and not vehicle-accessible; guests must hike in, fly in via floatplane, or canoe to the site.
McKinley Trail Cabin
A historic public-use log cabin tucked inside the Chugach National Forest near Cordova, Alaska. Situated just a short distance from the Copper River Highway along the McKinley Lake Trail, it serves as an excellent base for hiking, angling, and wildlife viewing.
Mile 22 Boat Launch Road
A quiet gravel access road leading to the Mile 22 Boat Launch within the Chugach National Forest. The area provides access to pristine forest scenery, with the McKinley Lake and Pipeline Lakes trailheads nearby.
Mile 37.5 Clear Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Clear Creek Road in the Chugach National Forest near Cordova, Alaska.
Nellie Martin River Cabin
A remote wilderness rental cabin on Montague Island, accessible exclusively by wheel plane landing on the beach at low tide. This pristine site is popular for coho salmon fishing, wildlife viewing, and beachcombing.
Port Chalmers Cabin
A remote, rustic wilderness cabin situated on Montague Island within the Chugach National Forest, offering exceptional opportunities for coastal fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Power Creek Cabin
A remote US Forest Service cabin in the Chugach National Forest, accessible only via a scenic 4.2-mile hike along the Power Creek Trail. It offers a pristine wilderness experience surrounded by rugged mountains, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls.
Saddlebag Glacier Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Saddlebag Glacier Road in the Chugach National Forest, providing easy access to the nearby trailheads.
Shelter Bay Cabin
A remote, rustic 20x20-foot Forest Service cabin situated on the southwest shore of Shelter Bay on Hinchinbrook Island, offering excellent opportunities for salmon fishing, beachcombing, and wildlife viewing.
Sheridan Glacier Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Sheridan Glacier Road offers opportunities for dispersed camping within the Chugach National Forest. The road is well-maintained gravel, providing easy access to the nearby glacier trailhead.
Softuk Bar Cabin
A highly remote, rustic cabin situated southeast of Cordova along the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Alaska in Chugach National Forest. This fly-in-only destination offers deep wilderness seclusion and a base for coastal beachcombing and wildlife viewing.
Tiedeman Slough Cabin
A remote public-use cabin in Chugach National Forest, accessible only by float plane at high tide or by boat. The site offers a rustic, deeply secluded retreat with opportunities for wildlife viewing, waterfowl hunting, and fishing.
Valdez Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping site is located in the scenic Valdez area, offering a basic gravel pull-off surrounded by dramatic mountain views.
Wrangell View Campground
A scenic developed campground situated near McCarthy Road, offering spectacular views of the Wrangell Mountains.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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