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Craig C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: WILL
Campsites are spread out, making for a very quiet setting. Great and well kept walking trails.
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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.
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006, Loop: WILL
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128 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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007, Loop: WILL
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61 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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008, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: WILL
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57 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: WILL
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59 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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012, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: WILL
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56 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: WILL
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18 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
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018, Loop: WILL
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56 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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020, Loop: DBLS
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: WILL
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65 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: WILL
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56 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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026, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
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027, Loop: WILL
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55 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: DBLS
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65 × 22 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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030, Loop: DBLS
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131 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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006, Loop: WILL
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128 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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007, Loop: WILL
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61 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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008, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: WILL
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57 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: WILL
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59 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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012, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: WILL
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56 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: WILL
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18 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
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018, Loop: WILL
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56 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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020, Loop: DBLS
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: WILL
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65 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: WILL
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56 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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026, Loop: WILL
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15 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
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027, Loop: WILL
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55 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: DBLS
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65 × 22 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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030, Loop: DBLS
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131 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Reviews
291 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.7
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Based on 291 reviews
5 stars
77.7% (226)
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17.5% (51)
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Kristin H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS
We absolutely loved this campground. The sites are large and private and many, including ours, site 30, afforded a fantastic view of the mountains. From here, we hiked Byron Glacier, visited the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake and visitor center. We also hiked several of the trails from the campground and saw lots of birds, including Harlequin Ducks. You can't beat the views everywhere!
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Kristin H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS
We absolutely loved this campground. The sites are large and private and many, including ours, site 30, afforded a fantastic view of the mountains. From here, we hiked Byron Glacier, visited the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake and visitor center. We also hiked several of the trails from the campground and saw lots of birds, including Harlequin Ducks. You can't beat the views everywhere!
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Janet W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WILL
Very nice campground. We found that the outhouses were not as clean as we’d like, but aside from that it was great!
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Janet W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WILL
Very nice campground. We found that the outhouses were not as clean as we’d like, but aside from that it was great!
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Robert D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILL
The campsites are nice and distributed with easy access to the Blue Ice Trail. Byron Glacier is an easy must do trail.
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Robert D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILL
The campsites are nice and distributed with easy access to the Blue Ice Trail. Byron Glacier is an easy must do trail.
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Kimberly G
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL
Beautiful campground. Nice big sites, clean bathrooms (only pit but still clean), and lots of distance between campsites. We did not have any cell service in the campground but that wasn't an issue for us. No salmon at the time we were there but the salmon viewing area was just a short distance from our camp site.
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Kimberly G
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL
Beautiful campground. Nice big sites, clean bathrooms (only pit but still clean), and lots of distance between campsites. We did not have any cell service in the campground but that wasn't an issue for us. No salmon at the time we were there but the salmon viewing area was just a short distance from our camp site.
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Matthew B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed at..and I have stayed at quite a few.
Private, peaceful, beautiful.
A+++++++
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Location & Directions for Williwaw Campground
145 Forest Station Road, P.O. Box 129, Girdwood, AK 99587 United States
Elevation: 33 ft
Getting There
From Anchorage go 55 mi south on Seward highway to Portage Glacier Road
(milepost 78.9). The campground is located at mile 4.1 of the Portage Glacier Road.
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.
Policies & Rules
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- 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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