Williwaw Campground, AK - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Williwaw Campground is located in the Glacier Ranger District, Chugach National Forest (1 hr 1 min southeast of Anchorage, AK) with an elevation of 109 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 53 and 145 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $23.00 to $33.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (102)

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@DougT8A617E7D0 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
Willawaw is our very favorite place in Alaska to camp! The hosts this year have been the very best! Always cleaning and checking on campsites. So nice to talk to.
@JulieA1729459 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #12
The camphosts, Zac and Jesse, are amazing managers of the campground. They not only go above and beyond the basics, they are friendly and helpful. Hopefully, they will return next year or be somewhere like Quartz Creek where their impact is even greater.
@KrisOA563ABED9 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #16
The person working as the campground manager was great! She was very helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. That made our stay so much nicer.
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #27
Arrived with reservations and went directly to the site. Site had overhanging trees which didnt allow us to easily back in. Double site would have worked better. A great location. Bears in the campground although we never ran into them.
@DanaM9616805 · Camped on Aug 2, 2025 at Campsite #10
Great campground, nice trails around, nice views to the glacier. Level site.
@MarthaTE2496EF · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #13
Lovely location for visiting Whittier. Sites were wooded and fairly private, limited generator use.
@AlannaZ8A84CAE · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #30
Campground is clean and tidy, toilets are clean, and camp host friendly. Our site was right on a creek and a short walk to the Glacier trail and salmon viewing area. It's also a short drive to the Portage Glacier visitors centre, Girdwood, and other trails and sites on the Turnagain Arm. We loved it!
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #9
Nice campground and bathrooms, clean; many have nice trees between sites so you have a little privacy. Love having trails so close by and from campground. Road traffic noise is not so great on the side nearest the road. And wish fewer people using loud generators at night and morning. Wish there could be one side of campground for people using generators and other side for people without.
@AnnM1012312 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #24
Campsite #42: The campsite is nicely nestled in the trees and secluded from the site immediately to the west. The site pad is paved with a picnic table and fire pit. One side of the classic bench-style picnic table has the center portion of the bench removed, so "the chef" can stand close to the surface of the table and yet there is seating on either side - very clever!It was raining heavily on my campsite reservation day. The site slopes to the southeast, so the fire pit area was surrounded by water 2" deep. That was a deal-breaker for me . . . I bugged out after hanging out for 3 hours hoping for a break in the weather. I was Jeep-camping but didn't break out the tailgate tent, due to the heavy rain and waders needed to enjoy the fire pit.I will definitely return! Lovely site in the woods, in beautiful Portage Valley.
@ErinS5754026 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #9
Camp host was very helpful with information about future stays.
@NatalieS439488 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #13
Great dry campground, nicely treed sites with trails nearby. Outhouses were clean. Would definitely stay there again.
@BeatE525D83BC2 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #24
It was great!
@JodiO42C6843D6 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #8
Nice wooded camp sites, great location as it was easy to get to our hikes and tours from here.
@JulieA1729459 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #18
We loved the camp hosts! They love their campground and show it by the hard work they do to make it better. Friendly, outgoing and some of the bests hosts we have ever met. Keep on keepin on.
@FredericM695FD · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #24
Great place to Stay. Some spots can be reserved and others are on a look and seebasis. We had one night reserved and could easily find a spot for a second night to expend our stay. Be aware of proximity of bearsencountered around our RV. Great experience so far.
@KristinW521304 · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #18
Site was perfect and easily fit our 24 foot trailer and a six person tent with close proximity to outhouses. It is also nice that it is tucked in a corner. Williwaw is always a great choice for a family weekend.
@JonL9871951 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #24
Beautiful, Spacious, and Quiet! We will stay here every chance we get. The sites were spread out with plenty of room. The campground was laid out in a very natural way and felt so serene! We wished we had stayed several days instead of one night.
@JackieH2332334 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #18
nice location. close to walking trails and salmon viewing area.
@NancyF8422820 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #27
Enjoyed the seclusion of the campground and all the lush trees. Also very nice that each spot is paved, so easily to level. Love the picnic table and the fire pit.
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
Very quiet and beautiful. Great trails. Will definitely go again.
@TinaW7561414 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #11
Lovely spot!
@KeriC1765302 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #9
Amazing campground! So beautiful and the sites were exactly the right distance from each other (far enough away that you had some privacy but you also feel safe). The trails were awesome.
@RichardL555896 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #16
Incredible campground with easy to park level sites. Very clean. Secluded sites that gave you privacy and that great camping experience. Should have stayed longer.
@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #10
Have been to and enjoyed Williwaw many many times over the years and this year the outhouses were STINKY!!!
@SheriV98F5FEAF · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #18
Such a beautiful area. Spot 18 was great, felt very private. Jessie the host and her family were outstanding. The parks are lucky to have someone like her being a host!! You can tell she loves what she does!!

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