Can you reserve a site at Black Bear Campground?

No. Black Bear Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Black Bear Campground

Campground · Alaska ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (National Heritage Area) · Restricted Access

62 ft
Elevation

Black Bear Campground is open. Beginning May 18, 2019 fees will be charged and services available.

During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees. Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable.

A small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping (RV's not recommended) and tents.

12 sites. Vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers. Not included: running water, electricity, dump station, or wood. $14/night

Getting there

60.78861, -148.88861 · 60°47'19.0"N 148°53'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 62°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	31	34	43	52	60	62	60	54	43	33	31
Low °F	16	19	18	29	36	43	47	45	40	31	22	18
Precip in	13.8	10.7	9.5	12.3	11.9	7.5	7.2	10.8	22.8	18.9	16.3	17.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Bear Campground

Can you reserve a site at Black Bear Campground?: No. Black Bear Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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