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CampgroundPublic landDepartment of DefensePets allowed

Birch Lake Recreational Area

Eielson AFB, Alaska · 531 ft

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · Campground website, checked Sep 25, 2026

Price per night
$20–$30Campground website, checked Sep 25, 2026
Sites
43From the military MWR directory · Oct 2024
Hookups
PartialElectric, no water, no sewerFrom the campground's website · Sep 2026
Elevation
531 ft162 m
Pets
AllowedFrom the campground's website · Sep 2026
Big rigs
Not yet known
Land
Eielson Air Force Base

Department of Defense

Cell signal
Not yet known

Amenities

Correct

  • Showers

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About

Location shown is the installation; check in with the campground office for directions. 36 camper-pad sites, seven tent sites and 23 cabins. Amenities: Beach, boat rentals, lodge, picnic area, playground. Activities: Boating, fishing, hiking, hunting. Recreation area open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations accepted.

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Cell service

Report signal
  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Birch Lake Recreational Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TuePartly Sunny41°27°
  • WedSlight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny, 16% chance of rain40°26°
  • ThuPartly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow, 36% chance of rain40°27°
  • FriChance Light Snow, 37% chance of rain36°25°
  • SatChance Light Snow, 37% chance of rain32°22°

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Location and contact

64.70381, -147.11586
907-488-6161
Campground website
Managed by
MilitaryU.S. Air Force · Eielson Air Force BaseFederal operatorMilitary campground: a DoD ID card is required to enter the installation. Check with the campground for who is eligible.
Nearest town
Eielson AFB

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