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Williwaw Campground

WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND

About Williwaw Campground

Williwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime fishing, hiking and wildlife watching all within the Portage Valley. Next to the campground is the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area, a top-notch spot for salmon viewing. In August, visitors can see these fish spawning in impressive numbers through the translucent waters. The area is a great place to view numerous glaciated valleys and the Portage Glacier. Over the past 80 years, the glacier calved large icebergs into Portage Lake, located just east of the campground.

Number of accommodations: 17

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 29

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night

Reviews (128)

What Guests Are Saying

Williwaw Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites that are clean, spacious, and private, surrounded by trees and easy access to trails, salmon viewing, and nearby attractions like Portage Glacier. Camp hosts are friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. While weather can be unpredictable and some amenities may need improvement, many guests cherish their memories and look forward to returning.

Review Summary

4.7
128 reviews
5
78.1%
100
4
17.2%
22
3
3.9%
5
2
0.8%
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Mike T

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: DBLS

5

Great spot! Nice facilities

Deborah C

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILL

5

Very spacious easy back in sites. Easy access to Trail of Blue Ice, Begich Boggs Visitor Center, Portage Lake, Byron Glacier and trail and much more.

Leonie D

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: DBLS

5

Wonderful wooded campground by the river. Convenient stop before or after catching the Ferry in Whittier

Rachel M

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS

5

Amazing place to stay!

Harry G

Verified

September 15, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

5

Great Location, awesome trails mountain view and river salmon lookup, perfect for family very clean campground. A+++

Deborah G

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILL

5

Very nice campground

Rachel M

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: DBLS

5

Great place to relax. Clean, camp hosts were very friendly!

Tito M

Verified

August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

5

Site was clean and just enough space and coverage between the next sites. Camp hosts came over and introduced themselves and were very nice to chat with. Would recommend for everyone.

Gayle M

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILL

3

Picnic table was rotting and in very bad shape. Fire pit was on very edge of site with overgrown brush around it that needed to be cut back. Camp hosts were friendly.

MAUREEN Y

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WILL

4

Nice and enjoyable campground. Weather can be iffy, great when sunny. Peaceful when not at lot of family campers. Those kids can be loud and annoying. Absolutely no cell service.

Location Williwaw Campground

Address:
145 Forest Station Road, P.O. Box 129
Girdwood, AK, 99587
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 60.7867 / -148.878

Elevation: 33 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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

General

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.

General

For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here 

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