Alaska's state park system is the largest in the country in terms of acreage, protecting over 3 million acres across over 150 parks. While visitors from outside of the state are known to flock to Alaska’s national parks, the state parks offer equally fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation, with less competition for campground camping and public-use cabins than in the national parks. Some are even open year-round for RV and tent camping. Just be aware that the vast majority of campgrounds in the area are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you prefer the security of an advance reservation, try booking a Hipcamp instead.
Northern Alaska
The northern region is home to 16 state parks and recreation areas that collectively protect around 400 square miles of land, and many are within easy driving distance of Fairbanks. These parks and state recreation areas offer lots of water access, making them popular fishing and boating destinations. They also have plenty of campsites for tents and RVs, along with nearly two dozen reservable public-use cabins.
South-Central Alaska
The south-central part of the state is characterized by long stretches of coastline, pristine forests, huge glaciers, and lots of wildlife, both along the Kenai Peninsula and on Kodiak Island. One of the most popular spots in the region, Chugach State Park, encompasses almost half a million acres of land, with four campgrounds and eight public-use cabins available for overnight stays.
Southeast Alaska
Alaska's southeastern region has tons of state parks, all located within the largest national forest in the United States: the Tongass National Forest. These parks are great for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching and offer 16 public-use cabins—the bulk of which are near Juneau—along with half a dozen campgrounds.
Southwest Alaska
The southwestern part of the state is largely dominated by Wood-Tikchik State Park, which accounts for over half of Alaska's state park territory, with 1.6 million acres of rivers, lakes, and land. You can get there by boat via Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site.
State Park campgrounds in Alaska.
Experience the majesty of Alaska from some of its many state parks.
Alaska's state park system is the largest in the country in terms of acreage, protecting over 3 million acres across over 150 parks. While visitors from outside of the state are known to flock to Alaska’s national parks, the state parks offer equally fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation, with less competition for campground camping and public-use cabins than in the
Read more...Alaska's state park system is the largest in the country in terms of acreage, protecting over 3 million acres across over 150 parks. While visitors from outside of the state are known to flock to Alaska’s national parks, the state parks offer equally fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation, with less competition for campground camping and public-use cabins than in the national parks. Some are even open year-round for RV and tent camping. Just be aware that the vast majority of campgrounds in the area are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you prefer the security of an advance reservation, try booking a Hipcamp instead.
Northern Alaska
The northern region is home to 16 state parks and recreation areas that collectively protect around 400 square miles of land, and many are within easy driving distance of Fairbanks. These parks and state recreation areas offer lots of water access, making them popular fishing and boating destinations. They also have plenty of campsites for tents and RVs, along with nearly two dozen reservable public-use cabins.
South-Central Alaska
The south-central part of the state is characterized by long stretches of coastline, pristine forests, huge glaciers, and lots of wildlife, both along the Kenai Peninsula and on Kodiak Island. One of the most popular spots in the region, Chugach State Park, encompasses almost half a million acres of land, with four campgrounds and eight public-use cabins available for overnight stays.
Southeast Alaska
Alaska's southeastern region has tons of state parks, all located within the largest national forest in the United States: the Tongass National Forest. These parks are great for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching and offer 16 public-use cabins—the bulk of which are near Juneau—along with half a dozen campgrounds.
Southwest Alaska
The southwestern part of the state is largely dominated by Wood-Tikchik State Park, which accounts for over half of Alaska's state park territory, with 1.6 million acres of rivers, lakes, and land. You can get there by boat via Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site.