Williwaw Campground

WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

17 total sites

RV Sites

17 sites

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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

Reviews (256)

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%
200
4
17.2%
44
3
3.9%
10
2
0.8%
2
1
0.0%
0

Kris O

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILL

5

The person working as the campground manager was great! She was very helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. That made our stay so much nicer.

Kris O

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILL

5

The person working as the campground manager was great! She was very helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. That made our stay so much nicer.

Julie A

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILL

5

The camphosts, Zac and Jesse, are amazing managers of the campground. They not only go above and beyond the basics, they are friendly and helpful. Hopefully, they will return next year or be somewhere like Quartz Creek where their impact is even greater.

Julie A

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILL

5

The camphosts, Zac and Jesse, are amazing managers of the campground. They not only go above and beyond the basics, they are friendly and helpful. Hopefully, they will return next year or be somewhere like Quartz Creek where their impact is even greater.

Doug T

Verified

September 5, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS

5

Willawaw is our very favorite place in Alaska to camp! The hosts this year have been the very best! Always cleaning and checking on campsites. So nice to talk to.

Doug T

Verified

September 5, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS

5

Willawaw is our very favorite place in Alaska to camp! The hosts this year have been the very best! Always cleaning and checking on campsites. So nice to talk to.

Martha W

Verified

October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILL

5

The campground was beautiful and the spaces were nice. Not too close to one another, with trees in between. Great trails for hiking or biking. I especially enjoyed the Blue Ice trail. Also easy access to a few small lakes for fishing. I'll be back!

Martha W

Verified

October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILL

5

The campground was beautiful and the spaces were nice. Not too close to one another, with trees in between. Great trails for hiking or biking. I especially enjoyed the Blue Ice trail. Also easy access to a few small lakes for fishing. I'll be back!

Christopher W

Verified

November 11, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WILL

5

Great campground, close to bike trails, salmon viewing glaciers. & wildlife. What more can you ask for? Better weather, rained significantly during the time we were there. Got to be adaptable!

Christopher W

Verified

November 11, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WILL

5

Great campground, close to bike trails, salmon viewing glaciers. & wildlife. What more can you ask for? Better weather, rained significantly during the time we were there. Got to be adaptable!

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.

Elevation: 33 feet

Distance to downtown

18 mi drive to downtown Girdwood (about 22 min)

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: September 9, 2026

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