Camping on Public Lands in Alaska
When summer comes - most Alaskans move outdoors. Camping is a popular summer pastime for residents and visitors alike. You can camp on most BLM lands for up to 2 weeks (14 days) at a time. You can not reserve campsites, so plan to arrive early. All camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Our campgrounds have the facilities that recreationists have come to expect. However, features are not the same in each location. Here are a few guidelines on what we provide:
Expect - Picnic tables
- Fire pits
- Litter barrels
- Vault toilets
| Don't Expect - Showers
- Washers/dryers
- Hot water
- Dumping stations
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Treat all streams, lakes, and ponds as if they contain Giardia - a parasite that produces nausea, severe stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Always boil or chemically treat water from streams or lakes before drinking.Please bring your own firewood.
Plan your travel so that you can stop at one of the communities along the road system for services not provided.
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