About Williwaw Campground
During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees. Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable. Reservations are made though [Recreation.gov](http://recreation.gov/) (1-877-444-6777) and recommended for summer camping. Fees are charged during the summer season. Reservations may be made up to180 days prior to your desired arrival date in the summer season (Memorial Day-Labor Day in September). Williwaw is the largest of the two campgrounds in Portage Valley. Located about 1 mile from the popular Begich, Boggs Visitor Center. 60 sites. Can accommodate RV's. Restroom facilities and hand pump water is provided. $23 (single)/$33 (double). A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by [Recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov)
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: USFS - Chugach National Forest
- Where: 7 mi west of Whittier, AK · 60.78556, -148.87752
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inht: Trail of Blue Ice | Hiking | at camp | 3.8 mi |
| Williwaw Nature Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Williwaw Nature Trail Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Gary Williams Moraine Trail | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Byron Glacier Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Flats Wetland Trail | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.6 mi
Water fill-up: 14.9 mi
Propane: 14.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Black Bear Campground 0.4 mi
- Freestone Ponds Campsite 0.7 mi
- Tangle Pond Informal Campsite 0.9 mi
- City of Whittier Campground 5.5 mi
- Creek Campground 6.5 mi
- Spencer Bench Cabin 6.9 mi