Alaska Bound? Don't Leave Before You Read This!

If you expect orders to Alaska or are planning to travel to Alaska this summer you may want to visit these military campgrounds. Oh, and I seriously recommend that you purchase a copy of the 2007 Alaska Milepost – please don’t travel in Alaska without one of these! 2007 MilepostFirst up is Birch Lake Recreation Area (GPS: 64.3195, -146.6506) which has 34 RV sites ($18.00 per night) with 30 amp hook-ups but no sewer or dump station. They also have cabins for rent but no indoor plumbing. What do you expect, It’s Alaska!

The second Eielson run famcamp is Bear Lake Family Camp (GPS: 64.703053, -147.11565) situated on a lake newly-stocked for fishing. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. It has 41 camper pads ($16/day) and eight tent sites ($10/day). Only water and electric hook-ups are available. Amenities include on-site dump stations, showers, bathrooms, laundry facilities and an office open 7 days a week during the summer. Moose frequent this campground which has all pull through sites. Moose don't like back-in sites!

For more information on both these campgrounds call (907) 377-1317 or visit the website here: Eielson AFB MWR Link
Elmendorf AFB Famcamp (GPS: 61.2383, -149.7517) has 60 back-in sites with 30/50 amp hook-ups at $16.00 a day. Elmendorf has a nice large exchange and commissary on base. They have two dump stations, showers and a laundry. Call (907) 552-2023 or visit the website here: Elmendorf AFB MWR Link
Just north of Anchorage you’ll find Black Spruce RV Park (GPS: 61.26, -149.7245) with 43 pull-through sites at $17.00 a pop. 39 have 30 amps with full hook-ups and 4 sites with electric only. The sites are close together and do not give you that “secluded” feeling, if you know what I mean. This campground is old and needs a facelift. (907) 384-1476

Near Fairbanks you’ll find Glass Park RV Park & Outdoor Adventure (GPS: 64.833756, -147.691494) They have 20 sites ($22.00) with 50/30 amp, water, telephone and CATV connections, and barbecue grills. There are 20 sites ($17.00) with water and electric only. Please note that there are no sewer hookups at the sites. There is a dump station in the campground and at the AAFES gas station on base. Both dump stations are free. They also have eight sites for dry camping only. Contact them at (907) 353-6349 or visit their website here: Glass Park Link
Seward Air Force Camp (GPS: 60.06861, -149.4384) is another famcamp in dire need of a facelift. They have 35 sites with electric $17.00 and 47 dry camping sites $11.00. Call (907) 224-5425 or view the website here: Seward MWR Link

Nearby is a far superior military campground run by the Army, Seward Resort. (GPS: 60.06861, -149.4384) They have 40 full hook-up sites with 30 amps and CATV ($20.00 to $24.00). The campground has nice showers and a dump station. The lodge store is open all year and you can purchase discount tickets to local attractions here. Call (907) 224-2659 / 2654 or visit here: Seward Resort

Remember, Alaska can be cool in more ways than one, so dress appropriatly! Happy Camping - Jim