Paxson Lake Campground

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<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Paxson Lake Campground</p> <p>MP 175 Richardson Hwy</p> <p>Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels.</p> <p>RV Dump station – $10 fee for non-campers.</p> <p>50 campsites </p> <p>First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally accessible toilets, one hand pump well, rules/map panels and bulletin boards, and boardwalk to lake.</p> <p>Second Loop: 20 camp sites, 10 walk in sites, toilets (1 universally accessible), rules/map panels and bulletin boards. Trail and bridge across the creek between the two loops.</p> <p>Fee Station: Per night = $20 all sites; Federal Senior Pass half price.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> <p><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska" rel="nofollow">BLM Alaska Recreation Guide</a> </p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This recreation site provides 50 campsites (which includes a host site, two accessible campsites and ten walk-in camping sites), picnic tables and fire rings. Other amenities within the facility include six double vaulted toilets (three accessible), numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, a paved boat launch, potable water, a sanitary dump station, accessible trails, picnic area, boater information cabin, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site.  </p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Highway near the shore of Paxson Lake. The campground has 50 camp sites, including 2 accessible sites and 10 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have access to water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Fees: $15/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.</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p><a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/denaliclearwateral-conservation-lands/alaska/delta-wsr" rel="nofollow">Denali Highway Info</a> <a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/alaska/gulkana-wsr" rel="nofollow">Gulkana Wild and Scenic River </a> <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/denaliclearwater" rel="nofollow">Denali Highway</a> </p>

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