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Free Camping in Alaska
Alaska's national forests — the Chugach and Tongass — are vast beyond lower-48 comprehension. The Chugach covers 5.4 million acres around Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula. The Tongass at 17 million acres is the largest national forest in the US. Dispersed camping exists throughout both, but most of Alaska's camping is boat or floatplane access only. Road-accessible dispersed camping is concentrated on the Kenai Peninsula (Seward Highway, Sterling Highway corridors) and in the Mat-Su Valley north of Anchorage.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Alaska
Five Mile Campground is located approximately 4 miles north of the Yukon River crossing, at Dalton Highway milepost 60. Newly improved in 2022, it offers a vaul…
This undeveloped campground includes roughly 12 campsites, bearproof garbage cans, and one vault toilet. Flowing water is available at a nearby creek, but must …
The Ohmer Creek Campground is on a minimal maintenance schedule due to budget constraints. Please pack in/pack out your trash and use restroom facilities at nei…
My favorite urban boondocking site. Been here 2 years you need to move a little every 24 hours
The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is appro…