Paxson Lake Campground
Paxson, Alaska · 2,671 ft · In Glennallen Field Office
At a glance
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- Elevation
- 2,671 ft (814 m)2,671 ft814 m
- Land
- Glennallen Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
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About
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.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities and Recreation.gov · · Edit
Good to know
- Stay limit: 14 day stay limit per 60 day period
Cell service
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Cell service at Paxson Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedLight Snow Likely, 73% chance of rain36°21°
- ThuChance Light Snow, 51% chance of rain36°21°
- FriChance Light Snow, 32% chance of rain36°15°
- SatSlight Chance Light Snow, 24% chance of rain33°14°
- SunChance Light Snow, 30% chance of rain30°11°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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