Eagle River Campground

Overview

Brochure InfoEagle River campground is located along the beautiful Eagle River. The campgound has 57 sites with picnic tables, fire pits, water, latrines, and overflow camping. A public use cabin, group site, walk-in tent platforms, and a picnic shelter are available by reservation. Downtown Eagle River is a short 5 minutes from the campground and has all the amenities of a small town.Brochure Info - OrientationEagle RiverBrochure Info - RecreationCamping, hiking, biking, fishing, white water paddling.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsGroup site, public use cabin, 3 tent-platforms, overflow site, walk-in tent site, picnic shelter, latrines, water, and day-use facility.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsEagle River Nature Center, hiking trails, birding, biking, and cross country skiing in the winter.Key InfoCampsites are reservable from the third Friday in May through the third Sunday in September. Reservations for tent platforms and the group campsite may be made up to 7 months in advance, but no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival date check-in time (1:00pm). Campers may stay no longer than 3 nights in any thirty-day period. Saving campsites is prohibited. Campers must be physically present in the site at least the first night of stay. Two vehicles are allowed in each campsite, provided they fit without placing wheels off the gravel surface nor extend into the roadway. Vehicle is defined as a registered highway vehicle, towing vehicle or trailer; tow vehicle + trailer = 2 vehicles. Extra vehicles in a campsite will be required to pay daily parking fees. Check-in time is 1:00 PM for all reservations (local park time). Check-out time is 12:00 Noon for all reservations. Late checkouts may incur additional fees unless prior arrangements have been made with park staff. Quiet Hours are 11 PM through 7 AM. This includes the use of generators. Please be considerate of fellow campers and arrive early (prior to 11 PM) to set up your campsite. The noise created from setting up is often disturbing to other campers. If all-night generator use is required for medical reasons, check-in first with the camphost or park ranger. Campfires are allowed in metal fire-rings only. All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than nine feet, and not be left unattended. Campers are responsible to clean up after their pet. Firewood is available for sale in this campground.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionLocated 10 miles north of Anchorage. Take the Glen Highway northe, take the Hiland Road Exit (Mile 12). Go Straight at the stop sign. Follow park signs on VFW Road. Take a right turn on Hesterberg Road and continue down the hill.Booking Window Product Info