Dry Creek State Recreation Site

The feel

Dry Creek is a spruce-shaded public campground just north of Glennallen, handy to the Wrangells. It covers 360 acres at milepost 117.5 on the Richardson Highway, with 50 campsites and 9 picnic sites.

The camp loops can accommodate RVs of all sizes. Camping, fishing and trails are the activities here, and the toilets and water are ADA accessible. Sites are first-come and managed by a concessionaire.

What to expect

Layout and setting

A spruce-shaded campground 4 miles north of Glennallen on the Richardson Highway.

Check-in and stay

The camping limit is 15 days.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit.

Fees and reservations

$25 a night, plus a daily parking fee. Sites are first-come, with no reservations.

Bathrooms and water

Potable water and ADA vault toilets are on site.

Season and access

Usually open from mid-May to mid-September.

Mingo says

Go between mid-May and mid-September, when the campground is usually open. Bring a rod for the small creek nearby, which holds grayling and rainbow trout.

Before you go

• Bring your own firewood, since none is provided.
• Budget $25 a night, plus the daily parking fee.
• Call the concessionaire, Ancient Spruce Co., at (907) 205-0766.

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