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Paxson Lake Campground

BLM · Campground · Fee

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Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
BLM
Type
Campground
Coordinates
62.8835, -145.5248
Last verified
September 19, 2026
62.8835° N · 145.5248° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Paxson Lake Campground MP 175 Richardson Hwy Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels. RV Dump station – $10 fee for non-campers. 50 campsites First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake. Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards. Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops. Fee Station: Per night = $20 all sites; Federal Senior Pass half price. Recreation BLM Alaska Recreation Guide Facilities This recreation site provides 50 campsites (which includes a host site, two accessible campsites and ten walk-in camping sites), 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, a sanitary dump station, accessible trails, picnic area, boater information cabin, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site. Natural Features Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $15/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217. Nearby Attractions Denali Highway Info Gulkana Wild and Scenic River Denali Highway

From the BLM.

Is Paxson Lake Campground free?

No. Paxson Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the BLM.

Can I bring an RV to Paxson Lake Campground?

Yes. Paxson Lake Campground is set up for RVs.

How do I get to Paxson Lake Campground?

Paxson Lake Campground is at 62.8835, -145.5248. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the BLM. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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