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Paxson Lake Campground

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Bureau of Land Management
2Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
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Overview Paxson Lake Campground MP 175 Richardson Hwy Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels. RV Dump station – $10 fee for non-campers. 50 campsites  First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake. Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards. Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops. Fee Station: Per night = $20 all sites; Federal Senior Pass half price. Recreation BLM Alaska Recreation Guide  Facilities This recreation site provides 50 campsites (which includes a host site, two accessible campsites and ten walk-in camping sites), picnic tables and fire rings. Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, a sanitary dump station, accessible trails, picnic area, boater information cabin, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.   Natural Features Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $15/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217. Nearby Attractions Denali Highway Info Gulkana Wild and Scenic River Denali Highway

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Standard Site
Paxson Lake Campground
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Paxson Lake Campground
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Walk ToNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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