Alaska Camping Adventures: Top National Parks, RV Parks & Tent Sites
Alaska’s vast wilderness provides some of the most spectacular camping in the country, with everything from backcountry adventures to developed RV sites. Denali National Park offers stunning campsites with breathtaking views of North America’s tallest peak, while Chugach State Park provides tent and RV camping close to Anchorage. Dispersed camping is abundant throughout the state, especially in the millions of acres of national forests like Tongass and Chugach. Kenai Peninsula campgrounds offer a mix of full-hookup RV sites and primitive tent sites, with access to fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For a truly remote experience, campers can find BLM lands and scenic roadside pull-offs with unparalleled views of glaciers and mountains. Whether you’re looking for a rugged off-grid experience or a well-equipped campground with modern amenities, Alaska is a camper’s dream destination.
Starrigavan Campground is located in the Sitka Ranger District, Tongass National Forest (about 555 miles from Anchorage, AK) with an elevation of 59 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 15 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 38 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $30.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
Spencer Spit Campground is part of Spencer Spit State Park in Washington (2 hrs 12 min southwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 139 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 11 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 10 and 40 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, playground, swimming, restroom. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Rasar Campground is part of Rasar State Park in Washington (38 min east of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 143 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 39 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 18 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $76.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Obstruction Pass Campground is part of Obstruction Pass State Park in Washington (2 hrs 52 min southwest of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 219 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include picnic table, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Moran Adirondack Campground is part of Moran State Park in Washington (2 hrs 43 min west of Bellingham, WA) with an elevation of 1,140 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Fort Worden Beach Campground is part of Fort Worden State Park in Washington (2 hrs 32 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 12 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. All sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Fees range from $40.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Fort Casey Campground is part of Fort Casey State Park in Washington (1 hr 33 min west of Marysville, WA) with an elevation of 66 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 13 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, general store, boat ramp, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Quarry Pond Campground is part of Deception Pass State Park in Washington (34 min west of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 77 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 11 and 40 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 48 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Bay View Campground is part of Bay View State Park in Washington (just 20 min west of Mount Vernon, WA) with an elevation of 61 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 72 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 61 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. 29 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include dump station, swimming, restroom, flush toilets.
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