Valdez

Chugach National Forest

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Your Raven’s Den Campsite “Room with a view!”

The Raven's Den of the Chugach

As a Heli-Ski Guide in the Chugach, I found my slice of Heaven.  I am excited to share it with you! Learn more about this land:Stunningly beautiful location in the heart of the Chugach Mountains ~45 miles east of Valdez, Alaska. Snow capped and glaciated mountains with active waterfalls surround this quaint valley known as the "Serendipity Homestead."  Google search Mt. Billy Mitchell, Alaska, and you'll see what your campsite view will be, as this location is literally at the base of this gorgeous mountain.  2 rivers, the Tsina and Tiekel, and Stewart Creek (All glacially fed...) converge in this valley. Listen to the waterfalls cascading from the Mt. Billy Mitchell Glacier, or rapids of the 3 waterways, as you doze off to sleep. Thanks, Host, Robb Maris

The beautiful Chugach Mountains, as seen from the driveway entrance to the Raven's Den campsite (bottom left corner of picture), on the Richardson Highway.  Milepost ~45.8

The Raven's Den Campsite... A parking space, picnic table, fire pit, outhouse and the majestic surroundings await you!

Alpenglow on the mountains in the distance, high above camp.

Fires are not allowed any time at this campsite during dry day/night time conditions. (Even outside of regional "Fire Ban" periods... no exceptions.)  Please call to verify if and when fires are permitted. If a fire is to be enjoyed during a period where the ground and vegetation is damp/wet, a provided and filled water pale must be present next to the fire ring. The fire must be completely doused with water and the embers completely expired of heat after use. There are no local wildfirefire services in the region. 

What wildlife will you possibly see crossing the meadow tonight?  Moose, porcupine, rabbit, raven...?

View from the meadow looking towards the campsite.  

The "Raven in the Rock."  A huge piece of granite with the raven's head appearing in the white quartz watches over the campsite.

Fires are not allowed any time at this campsite during dry day/night time conditions. (Even outside of regional "Fire Ban" periods... no exceptions.)  Please call to verify if and when fires are permitted. If a fire is to be enjoyed during a period where the ground and vegetation is damp/wet, a provided and filled water pale must be present next to the fire ring. The fire must be completely doused with water and the embers completely expired of heat after use. There are no local wildfirefire services in the region. Thanks for your understanding!

Fireside stump seating for 8 lucky guests.
Fires are not allowed any time at this campsite during dry day/night time conditions. (Even outside of regional "Fire Ban" periods... no exceptions.)  Please call to verify if and when fires are permitted. If a fire is to be enjoyed during a period where the ground and vegetation is damp/wet, a provided and filled water pale must be present next to the fire ring. The fire must be completely doused with water and the embers completely expired of heat after use. There are no local wildfirefire services in the region. Thanks for your understanding!

Mt Billy Mitchell glacier peaking through the trees in the distance.

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Valdez Adventure Alliance

Once run by the state but is now managed by VAA.
The beautiful Blueberry Lake campground on Thompson Pass has spectacular 360-degree mountain views. 20 sites are available on a paved loop road near the lake. Vault toilets and a water pump are available for use. Several sites work well as group camping sites. There are no RV hookups or pull-throughs. 

The McAllister cabin, at the mouth of Shoup Bay Marine State Park, is best accessed by kayak or boat. There is a narrow, tide dependent channel that leads to the inner lagoon where Moraine and Kittiwake cabins are located. Kayaks recommended for access.

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