WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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
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

Overall rating

Based on 291 reviews

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5 stars 77.7% (226)
4 stars 17.5% (51)
3 stars 4.1% (12)
2 stars 0.7% (2)
1 star 0.0% (0)

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Jodi O

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILL

Nice wooded camp sites, great location as it was easy to get to our hikes and tours from here.

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Beat E

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

It was great!

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Beat E

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

It was great!

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Frederic M

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July 19, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

Great place to Stay. Some spots can be reserved and others are on a look and see
basis. We had one night reserved and could easily find a spot for a second night to expend our stay.
Be aware of proximity of bears…encountered around our RV. Great experience so far.

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Frederic M

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July 19, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

Great place to Stay. Some spots can be reserved and others are on a look and see
basis. We had one night reserved and could easily find a spot for a second night to expend our stay.
Be aware of proximity of bears…encountered around our RV. Great experience so far.

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Julie A

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July 18, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

We loved the camp hosts! They love their campground and show it by the hard work they do to make it better. Friendly, outgoing and some of the bests hosts we have ever met. Keep on keepin’ on.

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Julie A

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July 18, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

We loved the camp hosts! They love their campground and show it by the hard work they do to make it better. Friendly, outgoing and some of the bests hosts we have ever met. Keep on keepin’ on.

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Jon L

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July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

Beautiful, Spacious, and Quiet! We will stay here every chance we get. The sites were spread out with plenty of room. The campground was laid out in a very natural way and felt so serene! We wished we had stayed several days instead of one night.

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Jon L

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July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILL

Beautiful, Spacious, and Quiet! We will stay here every chance we get. The sites were spread out with plenty of room. The campground was laid out in a very natural way and felt so serene! We wished we had stayed several days instead of one night.

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Kristin W

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July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

Site was perfect and easily fit our 24 ft trailer and a six person tent with close proximity to outhouses. It is also nice that it is tucked in a corner. Williwaw is always a great choice for a family weekend.

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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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