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Williwaw Campground

145 Forest Station Road, P.O. Box 129, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

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 open - May 29 to Sep 13

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (256)

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What Guests Are Saying

Williwaw Campground offers secluded, clean sites surrounded by trees, making it a favorite for many campers over the years. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly camp hosts, and proximity to hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and local attractions. While some mentioned issues with weather and noise from generators, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing eagerness to return.

Review Summary

4.7
256 reviews
5
78.1%
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4
17.2%
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3
3.9%
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0.8%
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Antoinette B

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October 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL

5

This is a great campground! Close enough to Girdwood but far enough away so you can enjoy nature!

Antoinette B

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October 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL

5

This is a great campground! Close enough to Girdwood but far enough away so you can enjoy nature!

Jason S

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September 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILL

5

Beautiful, clean camp, easy pull through spot. Only downside was truck noise on way to Whittier due to construction, but that didn’t impact stay much

Jason S

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September 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILL

5

Beautiful, clean camp, easy pull through spot. Only downside was truck noise on way to Whittier due to construction, but that didn’t impact stay much

David W

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September 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILL

4

There is no pressurized water here…only a hand pump. No big deal for me but the scenery and proximity to the Whittier tunnel is great.

David W

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September 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILL

4

There is no pressurized water here…only a hand pump. No big deal for me but the scenery and proximity to the Whittier tunnel is great.

Leonie D

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September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

5

Lovely campground with great trails

Leonie D

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September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

5

Lovely campground with great trails

Kori H

Verified

September 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL

5

This location was by far our favorite campground. It was quiet, well maintained, and the nearby trails were easily accessible. The views were gorgeous! Our stay here was only one night, however, we will definitely return.

Kori H

Verified

September 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL

5

This location was by far our favorite campground. It was quiet, well maintained, and the nearby trails were easily accessible. The views were gorgeous! Our stay here was only one night, however, we will definitely return.

Location Williwaw Campground

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

Highway access

Williwaw Campground is accessible via the Seward Highway, located approximately 55 miles north of the campground. The campground is reached from the Seward Highway via Portage Glacier Road.

Latitude & Longitude: 60.7867 / -148.878

Elevation: 33 feet

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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
  • 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.
  • For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here 

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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