Black Bear Campground

145 Forest Station Road, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

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About Black Bear Campground

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Reviews (3)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Bear Campground offers beautiful views and a small, quiet atmosphere, making it an appealing choice for visitors. While there is some highway noise during the day, it is minimal at night, especially at sites further back. The campground features clean bathrooms and vault toilets, with many guests expressing their desire to return.

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Tieyan C

August 22, 2026

5

Best campground ever. Very beautiful view.

Andrew P

July 27, 2026

5

rainy

Katie C

July 13, 2026

4

Small and quiet campground. Some highway noise during the day, quiet at night. Our site was at the front so highway noise was probably nonexistent at the back. Clean bathrooms/vault toilets. Definitely would stay here again.

Location Black Bear Campground

Address:
145 Forest Station Road
Girdwood, AK, 99587
United States

Highway access

Black Bear Campground is accessible from the Seward Highway, which is approximately 3.7 miles away via the Portage Highway.

Elevation: 24 feet

Distance to downtown

17 mi drive to downtown Girdwood (about 19 min)

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Policies & Rules

General

  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
  • For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here  
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org 

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Last updated: August 24, 2026

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