Williwaw Campground

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

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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.

Available sites

17 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
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  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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17 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 006, Loop: WILL RV
128 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: WILL RV
61 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: WILL RV
15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: WILL RV
57 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: WILL RV
59 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: WILL RV
15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: WILL RV
15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: WILL RV
56 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: WILL RV
18 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: WILL RV
56 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: DBLS RV
15 ft wide · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: WILL RV
65 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: WILL RV
56 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: WILL RV
15 ft wide · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 027, Loop: WILL RV
55 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: DBLS RV
65 × 22 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: DBLS RV
131 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews

291 reviews

Summary

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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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Martha W

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

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!

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Martha W

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

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!

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Doug T

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

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.

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Doug T

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

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.

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Julie A

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

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.

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Julie A

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

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.

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Kris O

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

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.

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Kris O

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

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.

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Robert R

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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: WILL

Arrived with reservations and went directly to the site. Site had overhanging trees which didn’t allow us to easily back in. Double site would have worked better. A great location. Bears in the campground although we never ran into them.

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Robert R

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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: WILL

Arrived with reservations and went directly to the site. Site had overhanging trees which didn’t allow us to easily back in. Double site would have worked better. A great location. Bears in the campground although we never ran into them.

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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.

Nearest town

Girdwood, AK - 18 mi

About 22 min to downtown

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

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: October 23, 2026

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