Camping for swimming in Alaska
10 camps in Alaska that list swimming or mention it in their description.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Wrangell4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Alaska are good for swimming?
10 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer fishing, 70% also offer boating & paddling, 70% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in AlaskaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSalmon Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic wilderness setting…
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Middle Ridge CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMiddle Ridge Cabin is wheelchair accessible and located on the Wrangell Island road system. The cabin is open year-round and offers opportunities for both summer and winter recreation. It…
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Harding River CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalHarding River Cabin is located in the Bradfield Canal near excellent fishing and crabbing spots. It is also in a prime spot for viewing birds and wildlife.
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Twin Lakes Cabin (Ak)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalTwin Lakes Cabin is located on the Stikine River in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. It provides access to Twin Lakes, a popular area for swimming and boating. The location also provides…
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…
View camp → - Lower Salamander Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Site is located next to Salamander Creek. There are 3 separate covered picnic shelters each with a picnic table and fire ring. A small sandy beach is located next to the shelter closest to…
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Harvey Lake CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalHarvey Lake Cabin is open year-round and sits on a beautiful, off-coast freshwater lake and provides access to great boating, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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