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Williwaw Campground

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 closed - Opens on May 29

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: WILL
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: DBLS
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night

Reviews (128)

What Guests Are Saying

Williwaw Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites that are clean, spacious, and private, surrounded by trees and easy access to trails, salmon viewing, and nearby attractions like Portage Glacier. Camp hosts are friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. While weather can be unpredictable and some amenities may need improvement, many guests cherish their memories and look forward to returning.

Review Summary

4.7
128 reviews
5
78.1%
100
4
17.2%
22
3
3.9%
5
2
0.8%
1
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0.0%
0

Vicki L

Verified

July 7, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILL

5

Beautiful area for camping. The sites were easily accessible and level

Sebastian H

Verified

June 29, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILL

5

Donna B

Verified

June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILL

5

We loved Williwaw campground! It was beautiful and quiet and close to the nature center and hikes like Byron Glacier. We would come back and stay for longer and recommend it to family and friends.

Pamela P

Verified

June 21, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: WILL

5

Easy to access, quiet campsite, perfect for families.

Jim H

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILL

4

Nice campground other than the usual Alaska mosquitoes.

Brian G

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DBLS

5

Great weather, great bike trails, great views, great campground. 1-2 bars with at&t. Mostly quiet but could hear trains and semi-trucks going to and from Whittier at night. Lots of bear scat all over the trails everywhere and some was still steaming but we did not see any furry creatures other than squirrels. Cant wait to go back.

Laurel R

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILL

5

Quiet campground with nicely wooded, level sites. Close to hikimg/biking trails, and several lakes nearby for kayaking.

Taylor B

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILL

5

Great campground! My favorite campground north of the Kenai peninsula, hands down.

Valeriya B

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILL

5

Love the trails that are accessible for walking or biking, clean. Close to Portage and Whittier. Very nice!

Bijal P

Verified

December 2, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILL

5

Location Williwaw Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 60.7867 / -148.878

Elevation: 33 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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

General

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.

General

For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here 

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