About Paxson Lake Campground
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (6)
What Guests Are Saying
Paxson Lake Campground offers a nice layout with private sites and a quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for those seeking solitude in nature. Campers appreciated the helpful hosts and beautiful trails leading to the lake, enhancing the overall experience. However, some noted issues with restroom cleanliness and noise from late arrivals, which could detract from the peaceful environment.
What Guests Are Saying
Paxson Lake Campground offers a nice layout with private sites and a quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for those seeking solitude in nature. Campers appreciated the helpful hosts and beautiful trails leading to the lake, enhancing the overall experience. However, some noted issues with restroom cleanliness and noise from late arrivals, which could detract from the peaceful environment.
Review Summary
Michael B
June 21, 2022
Jack, the campground host was very friendly and helpful. Several sites on the upper loop could accommodate our 36 foot fifth wheel. A bonus was the eagle nest behind our site.
William C
July 26, 2022
Great sites! If you have a larger rig, try sites 1-20 1st:) there are more sites I 20-50, but most won’t handle the larger rigs (25-40)
Benjamin P
August 7, 2024
Very peaceful lake and campground. Very clean and private spots. The lake access was perfect.
Tracy B
November 7, 2025
I typically don't utilize campgrounds because I like the quiet and privacy of nature, so my review comes from that viewpoint. The campground was really nice and had plentiful spots to choose from when I stayed there on August 31. I stayed in site 8, right next to the trail that leads to the lake. The trail was really beautiful and the benches down at the lake were nice to go in the morning with my coffee.
My stay was last-minute, which was why I chose a campground, being later in the day. My complaints were that the restrooms were absolutely disgusting and smelled awful, there were several campers that came in very late and were all pretty loud while setting up camp, no respect for people trying to sleep, this was made worse by the close proximity of all the sites. Also, someone's child was screaming and crying for hours...exactly why I avoid campgrounds. In all it was a decent experience and I would stay there again if needed.
Michael G
June 22, 2026
We found a nice level site, and there was a bit of firewood, so we put on the mosquito spray and had a nice fire. Hosts were nice, and helped with the non-cash fee station. Trails were a bit lacking. Richardson Hwy construction south was awful.
Ken I
July 14, 2026
Nice layout. Each site very private. Quiet CG. Very nice. Stayed in #29 and very few campers in the loop.
Location Paxson Lake Campground
Address:
Po Box 147
Glennallen, AK, 99588
United States
Paxson Lake Campground is located along the Richardson Highway (AK-4), which provides direct access to the campground.
Elevation: 789 feet
63 mi drive to downtown Glennallen (about 1 hr 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Hwy. The campground has 45 camp sites including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the shore of Paxson Lake. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible sites, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are available.
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Last updated: August 24, 2026