Campground ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Glennallen Field Office · Open Access
Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Hwy. The campground has 45 camp sites including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the shore of Paxson Lake. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible sites, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are available. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River.
Fees $12/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.
62.88000, -145.52000 · 62°52'48.0"N 145°31'12.0"W
Typically 66°F in Jul, down to 7°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 7 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 51 | 63 | 66 | 60 | 51 | 33 | 15 | 11 |
| Low °F | -10 | -7 | -3 | 15 | 30 | 39 | 43 | 40 | 31 | 16 | -4 | -9 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Stay limit: 14 day stay limit per 60 day period
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-24.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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