Dark-sky camping in Alaska
517 camps in Alaska under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Cooper Landing57 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Paxson56 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Petersburg35 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Sitka24 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Ketchikan23 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Alaska are good for stargazing?
517 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 68 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 35% also offer fishing, 32% also offer boating & paddling, 32% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in AlaskaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- One Duck Shelter SiteFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The One Duck shelter is a three sided camping shelter at the top of a steep alpine hiking trail (One Duck Trail.) The shelter offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains and a nice…
View camp → - Walker Fork CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
This hosted Campground is located at milepost 82.1 of the Taylor Highway, near Chicken. The Campground is operated by the BLM and offers 24 camping sites, 18 of which are pull-through sites.
View camp → - Lake No. 3 CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Lake No. 3 dispersed camping area is named for the lake that one of the sites overlooks. This small camping area has 2 hardened campsites, fire rings and picnic tables available for…
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Barnes Lake CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBarnes Lake Cabin allows for a true outdoor adventure on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Situated on the western shore of Barnes Lake, the cabin offers year-round relaxation…
View camp →- Eagles Nest CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Eagle's Nest Campground is nestled in the forest above the scenic Balls Lake. The campground provides 12 camping sites, including ten drive-in sites and two walk-in locations along the lake…
View camp → - Yunshookuh Loop CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
The Yunshookuh Loop Campsite is a fully accessible campground with options for RV or tent camping (no hookups). Space for three groups, with shared outhouse between sites. A 12’ x 16’…
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Baranof Lake CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBaranof Lake Cabin sits on the shores of greenish-blue Baranof Lake on the southwestern edge of Baranof Lake, 20 air miles east of of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available June…
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Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, Ak)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBarber Cabin offers a remote lodging experience on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The rustic cabin has few amenities, but provides access to the great outdoors and a…
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Free camps for stargazing
- Shoemaker Bay Overlook ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter on Wrangell Island is located at the end of the Institute Creek Trail on the North Wrangell trail system. The location provides excellent views of Zimovia…
View camp → - Deadman Lake CampgroundOther / private · Free · Cell signal
Campground is open in spring when roads are cleared of snow (usually April) and remain open until late autumn when campground roads are still passible (usually October).
View camp → - Lakeview CampgroundOther / private · Free · Cell signal
Not recommended for RVs over 30 ft.
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