Byers Lake Campground

The feel

Byers Lake Campground sits at the heart of Denali State Park, on a spruce-ringed lake at the foot of Kesugi Ridge. It is a quiet, family campground with 73 campsites and 15 picnic sites, and the lake brings loon calls and views of Denali.

The water is the draw. Canoe, kayak and paddle board rentals are available, and the lake holds burbot, lake trout and rainbow trout. Three public-use cabins on the lake rent nightly, and a loop trail starts from the campground.

What to expect

Check-in and stay

Camping limit is 15 days.

Parking and rig size

RVs 35 feet or smaller. A dump site is open Sundays, 9 AM to 11 AM only.

Fees and reservations

$20 per night. First come, first served, no online reservations.

Kids

A quiet, family campground.

Season and access

May through September.

Mingo says

Plan your stay between May and September, when the campground is open. Bring a paddle or book a rental to get out on the lake. Gasoline motors are banned on Byers Lake, so only electric motors are allowed.

Before you go

• Bring your own firewood, or buy it from the Campground Host.
• Rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board from Denali Southside River Guides at (907) 733-7238.
• Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.
• Book a cabin if you want a roof: three public-use cabins rent nightly.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.