Klutina River Campsites & Cabins

73%

17 reviews

· Copper Center, Valdez Cordova, Alaska

3 acres hosted by Ronald S.

4 lodging sites · 12 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

This is a 10-acre property along the edge of the north bank of the Klutina River--a major king salmon-fishing stream that flows into the famous Copper River just one half mile downriver. That part of the property used for camping along the river is 3 acres. This is a SEASONAL location: Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend with NEW LOWER prices. At this time only the riverside sites (south side of the river dike that one drives across) are available for camping or RV parking. We have no power or other hook-ups on the riverside except that water is available on site through a series of new DEC-approved pipe and spigets, along with more fire pits and more picnic tables. Showers are extra @ $5.00 a person; Laundry tokens: $3.00 per washer load or 40 minute dryer load. Bar on site. Food service coming later THIS 2024 season. WIFI is only on the north side of the dike near any of the overnight rooms or the bar. We recommend no RVs to exceed 28 feet on the river side of the dike. Very private sites and spread out--far more so than other nearby locations. The public restroom is on the north side of the dike. AND we have several budget rooms available on the north side of the dike as well. In 2024, these go for about $100/night. These all have Dish Net, WIFI, and coffee in the rooms. This property is undergoing development. There is still a fire pit on the river side, as we have considerable brush to burn (not during the camping season, but brush is typically piled on the site about the time we open). Just to the east, across the Copper River, is the 12 million acre Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Our property is conveniently located in driving time almost exactly halfway between Anchorage and McCarthy-Kennecott. It is about 3 1/2 hours in either direction. At the Klutina you can charter a sight-seeing river boat or you can white-water raft from a point several miles up a historic trail that follows the river to its source--Klutina Lake and Klutina Glacier. You can obtain a visitors' license and fish here for salmon. You can also hike along the dike or numerous trails in the area.

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73% Recommend22 ratings · 17 reviews

Jordi B.

8 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

22 ft pop-up camper ·

RS7: Camper Park & Tent

The host was not there, we were helped by the housekeeper (after asking) as the acces to the place to camp was closed. I can't comment on Ronald as there was no contact with him at any time. The space was just ok, in a nice place next to the river, we were alone.

Phyllis W.

1 year on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2024

In a pinch

24 ft Class C ·

RV parking site

There was no signage for sites and evenmoreso thatwewereatthecampground. In fact, it was difficult to even negotiate reserving a spot. It was a very basic site which was OK but we were not given directions for restroom or showers. It wasn't obvious where the electrical hookup was.

Bighnesh R.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

21 ft campervan ·

RS3: Park & Camp

Loved RV camping at seaside farm. Stunning location. Beautiful trails and wonderful people. Horses, chickens and very few people.

Josh S.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Right off the slow flowing river

Tent · With kids ·

RS1: Preferred Riverside Camp Spot

Love the location and size of the campsite. Stayed at RS1 and it was definitely big enough for 2 tents, had 2 picnic tables (since no one was on RS2, and secluded from the other sites. If the fish are running on the north side of the river, they created a great spot specifically for RS1, as it's 25ft from the fire pit. Only downside was it did have a lot trash but it looks like there are some great additions coming soon.

Kim W.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

1914 Railroad Cabin

Uncle Nics Cabin #5

The owner of Uncle Nic's is really making a lot of improvements to this property. We were in the 1914 Railroad cabin, which was clean and affordable. There is a walking path right down to the Klutina River. We were close enough to hear the river from our cabin. Be sure to check out the Tavern. He has awesome memorabilia, old (but still working) jukeboxes, a pool table, and a large model train system that runs all through the bar and back courtyard! We will be hoping to stay here again when we are in the area!

Stanley G.

8 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

16 ft pop-up camper ·

RS7: Camper Park & Tent

Not bad, but campground could use some update/upkeep.

Location

Copper Center, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ahtna Nenn’ and Dënéndeh First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking