Williwaw Campground
WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND
Part of Chugach National Forest
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.
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.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.
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.Important Notices
- 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
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Camping - Camping
- Biking - Biking
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Directions
From Anchorage go 55 miles south on Seward highway to Portage Glacier Road (milepost 78.9). The campground is located at mile 4.1 of the Portage Glacier Road.
Contact Information
145 Forest Station Road, P.O. Box 129GIRDWOOD, AK 99587
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 016, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop WILL, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop DBLS, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop DBLS, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop WILL, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop DBLS, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop DBLS, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop WILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
