Williwaw Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-May and operates through September 30. Half of the sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; the other half are first-come, first-served. During the off-season, there is no water, no trash service, and no fees.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Williwaw Campground is an idyllic established campground situated beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood in Alaska's Portage Valley. As the largest of two campgrounds in Portage Valley, Williwaw offers 60 sites on paved loops that accommodate both tents and large RVs, making it highly accessible for a variety of camping styles. The campground sits in the heart of Chugach National Forest within the Portage Valley of the eastern Kenai Peninsula. This stunning area is characterized by glaciated valleys, jagged mountains, and glacier-fed rivers. Adjacent to the campground is the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area, where visitors can observe impressive numbers of salmon spawning in the translucent waters during August. The Williwaw Nature Trail departs directly from the campground, leading to the fish viewing platform and connecting to the Trail of Blue Ice, a popular multi-use path that accesses the Begich Boggs Visitor Center. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with regular sightings of moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles, and wolves. The location provides excellent access to numerous glaciated valleys and views of Portage Glacier, which has carved icebergs into nearby Portage Lake over the past 80 years. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions including the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, Byron Glacier, and the town of Whittier.
Directions
From Anchorage, drive 55 miles south on Seward Highway to Portage Glacier Road at milepost 78.9. The campground is located at mile 4.1 of Portage Glacier Road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 145ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 145ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 783-3242 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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