West Fork Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Fairbanks, AK · Developed

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

Warning Remote No Cell Flood Risk
Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

63.88765, -142.23949 · Eastern Interior Field Office , Fairbanks , AK 99709

Description

West Fork Campground is on the Taylor Highway (milepost 49), near the town of Toke. In mid-September, the Campground is usually full, with most visitors using RVs and 5th-wheel campers. There is a 10-day stay limit.

An iron ranger fee-payment box sits near the entrance. Visitors can also pay fees using the Scan & Pay app on a mobile phone. Because there is no cell phone reception at the site, you will need to download the required Recreation.gov mobile app prior to traveling to the Campground, selecting the Scan & Pay option.

The campground has 2 loops, one with 7 pull-through spaces and another with 18 back-in spaces.

At the overlook on the large loop, look for trumpeter swans and moose on the small oxbow lake.

River Access: 1/4 mile north of the campground, there is parking and river access. The river access point for the West Fork of the Dennison is the southernmost access point on the 400-mile Fortymile National Wild and Scenic River System.

Boats must be carried about 20 yards to the water. Except during periods of high water, such as spring runoff, this section of river is typically too shallow for pleasant canoeing or rafting.

 

Directions

From Tok, AK; travel east on the Alaska Highway and turn left on the Taylor Highway. Proceed north and the campground is at Milepost 49 of the Taylor Highway.

Activities

Accessible Facility or Activity CAMPING HIKING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Fee$12 per night
Phone907-474-2200
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessYes. There are 2 elevated tent pads and an accessible toilet.

Nearby Campgrounds

Walker Fork Campground 22.6 mi · BLM