Paxson Lake Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

62.88, -145.52

Description

Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Hwy. The campground has 45 camp sites including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the shore of Paxson Lake. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible sites, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are available. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River.

Fees $12/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site.

The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River.

Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area.

Directions

Enter the campground on the west side of milepost 175 Richardson Highway

Activities

CAMPING FISHING SWIMMING WATER SPORTS

Details

Stay Limit14 day stay limit per 60 day period
Phone907-822-3217
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessYes

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Paxson Lake Campground 0.3 mi · BLM · 2 sites
Tangle Lakes Campground 19.4 mi · BLM · 4 sites
Sourdough Creek Campground 24.4 mi · BLM · 4 sites