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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Alaska
177 camps in Alaska that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Cooper Landing23 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Petersburg21 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Saxman17 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Wrangell15 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Hollis12 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Alaska are good for wildlife watching and birding?
177 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 6 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 86% also offer fishing, 80% also offer boating & paddling, 72% also offer hunting.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in AlaskaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Aspen Flats Cabin (Chugach National Forest, Ak)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalAspen Flats Cabin is a rustic cabin along the Upper Russian River of south-central Alaska. The rustic cabin has few amenities, but provides access to the great outdoors. There is great…
View camp →- Copper River DeltaFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Cordova is a commercial fishing community and home to the world famous Copper River Wild Salmon. The District is nestled between the Cooper River Delta and the southeastern end of Prince…
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Tenderfoot CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTenderfoot Creek Campground unveils views of the surrounding mountains from every direction and offers campsites that face the edge of a glistening lake.
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Coghill Lake CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCoghill Lake Cabin offers opportunities for year-round rest and recreation near College Fiord in Prince William Sound. The cabin is nestled on a lagoon on the southwest shore of beautiful…
View camp →- Quartz Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal
Quartz Creek Campground is tucked between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek in Cooper Landing, Alaska.
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Berners Bay CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBerners Bay Cabin is situated near the mouth of the Antler River on scenic Berners Bay, an area that is popular with locals and tourists alike. The cabin has a peak season from late April…
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Control Lake CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalControl Lake Cabin, built in 1969, offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the central portion of Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote…
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Cascade Creek CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCascade Creek Cabin is located on the mainland in Thomas Bay, south of Cascade Creek and east of Spray Island. It offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing…
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Free camps for wildlife watching and birding
- Salmon Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of…
View camp → - Nooya Lake Shelter SiteFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The Nooya Lake shelter is a 3-sided shelter located on the edge of Nooya Lake. The shelter is within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness and offers stunning views and…
View camp → - Mcdonald Lake ShelterFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The McDonald Lake shelter is 3-sided shelter that was constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The shelter is on the edge of Wolverine Creek and provides great…
View camp → - Punchbowl Lake Shelter SiteFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This three-sided shelter is located at the end of the Punchbowl Lake trail. This area supports a variety of birds and wildlife, and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Misty…
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