Paxson Lake Campground

Campsite at Paxson Lake Campground

View of Paxson

BLM Paxson Lake

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Paxson Lake Campground</p>
<p>MP 175 Richardson Hwy</p>
<p>Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels.</p>
<p>RV Dump station – no fee.</p>
<p>50 campsites </p>
<p>First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake.</p>
<p>Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards.  Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops.</p>
<p>Fee Station: Per night = $12drive in site; $6/Walk in site; Federal Senior Pass   half price.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska" rel="nofollow">BLM Alaska Recreation Guide</a> </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This recreation site provides 50 campsites (which includes a host site, two accessible campsites and ten walk-in camping sites), picnic tables and fire rings.  Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, a sanitary dump station, accessible trails, picnic area, boater information cabin, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $12/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/denaliclearwateral-conservation-lands/alaska/delta-wsr" rel="nofollow">Denali Highway Info</a>  <a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/alaska/gulkana-wsr" rel="nofollow">Gulkana Wild and Scenic River </a> <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/denaliclearwater" rel="nofollow">Denali Highway</a> </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217.

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