Black Bear Campground

Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Girdwood, AK, AK

Price: From $19 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-bear-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable campground at $20/night with essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and bear boxes. Located in Girdwood with access to biking, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing activities.

Wildlife alert: Brown bears and American black bears present in area—bear boxes available. Also moose, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and black-billed magpies documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Black Bear Campground: First-come, first-served basis only—arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for on-site QR code payment option Located at mile post 78.9 of Seward Highway; turn onto Portage Highway and drive 3.7 miles

Skip Black Bear Campground if: Need water or sewer hookups—not available at most sites. Prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. Only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Black Bear Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Williwaw Campground (GIRDWOOD, AK), Spencer Bench Cabin (Girdwood, AK), Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground (Girdwood, AK), Bertha Creek Campground (Girdwood, AK).