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Tangle Lakes Campground

Tangle Lakes Campground
Tangle Lakes Foot Trail
Tangle Lakes Campground

Featured amenities

River Access
River Access

About Tangle Lakes Campground

Tangle Lakes Campground, located at MP 21.5 of the north side of the Denali Highway, is situated within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor and the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District boundary where over 10,000 years of human use have been documented. The campground provides 45 accessible campsites and 4 walk-in sites and is equipped with water pumps, toilets and a boat launch. The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip. The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.

Campground Amenities

  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (3)

What Guests Are Saying

Tangle Lakes Campground features clean, well-maintained sites with ample space between them. The beautiful location offers easy access to scenic trails. However, the addition of a dump station and potable water would enhance the camping experience for longer stays.

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Brittany P

December 23, 2025

3

The camp sites were clean, flat, and well taken care of. I was in a motor home so I did not use public restrooms.

Jana K

September 2, 2025

5

Very nice Campgound with clean facilities.

Sam K

August 22, 2025

5

This is a beautiful location. The campground is well maintained with lots of room between spaces. The trail up the ridge is an easy couple mile walk with great views of the surrounding area. Only thing I would change is it would be nice to have a dump station and potable water to facilitate a longer stay.

Location Tangle Lakes Campground

Address:
Po Box 147
Glennallen, AK, 99588
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 63.0518 / -146.007

Elevation: 859 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

This recreation site provides 45 campsites (which includes a host site, picnic tables and fire rings. Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, accessible trails, picnic area, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.  
Lower Tangle Lakes and Upper Delta River trip: Put-in is at Tangle Lakes Campground (MP 21 Denali Highway) and take out is north of Phelan Creek (MP 212 Righardson Highway). If continuing on to Lower Delta River past MP 212 of the Richardson highway there is no designated take-out point but the Richardson Highway parallels the river in many places.

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