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Williwaw Campground

Chugach National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Williwaw Campground is a campground in Chugach National Forest, Alaska with 17 campsites. Williwaw Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Williwaw Campground is located at 60.7867° N, 148.8775° W.

people allowed on 14 of 17 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 12

Williwaw Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Williwaw Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Williwaw Campground

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Standard 13
RV 4

What an RV fits

50–54 ft1 site
55–59 ft8 sites
60–64 ft1 site
65–69 ft2 sites
125–129 ft1 site
130–134 ft3 sites
140–144 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife.

All sites at Williwaw Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
020	DBLS	RV	12	53 ft
029	DBLS	RV	12	65 ft
030	DBLS	RV	12	131 ft
006	WILL	Standard	8	128 ft
007	WILL	Standard	8	61 ft
008	WILL	RV	8	56 ft
009	WILL	Standard	8	57 ft
010	WILL	Standard	8	59 ft
011	WILL	Standard	8	131 ft
012	WILL	Standard	8	58 ft
013	WILL	Standard	8	56 ft
016	WILL	Standard	8	144 ft
018	WILL	Standard	8	56 ft
024	WILL	Standard	8	65 ft
025	WILL	Standard	8	56 ft
026	WILL	Standard	8	130 ft
027	WILL	Standard	8	57 ft

About Williwaw Campground

Overview

Williwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime fishing, hiking and wildlife watching all within the Portage Valley.

Next to the campground is the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area, a top-notch spot for salmon viewing. In August, visitors can see these fish spawning in impressive numbers through the translucent waters.

The area is a great place to view numerous glaciated valleys and the Portage Glacier. Over the past 80 years, the glacier calved large icebergs into Portage Lake, located just east of the campground.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles and wolves.

The Williwaw Nature Trail can be reached from the campground. It heads to the Williwaw Fish Viewing Platform, passes under the highway bridge and follows Williwaw Creek to a series of ponds.

The trail then connects to the Trail of Blue Ice, which accesses the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center. The Trail of Blue Ice is also popular among mountain bikers.

Facilities

Drinking water from hand pumps, vault toilets, picnic tables and a parking area are provided at Williwaw Campground. Campsites are nicely separated, but no electric hookups are available.

Natural Features

The campground sits in the Portage Valley of the eastern Kenai Peninsula in the Chugach National Forest. The Forest, spanning 5,361,803 acres is comprised of arid tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords and glacier-fed rivers that surround the Prince William Sound.

Nearby Attractions

Consider visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, the town of Whittier and Byron Glacier.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.

Rules and notices at Williwaw Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Williwaw Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here

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Williwaw Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Williwaw Campground?

Williwaw Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 17 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Williwaw Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Williwaw Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Williwaw Campground have?

Williwaw Campground has 17 campsites.