Eagle River Campground

The feel

This is a wooded campground along the Eagle River, just off the Glenn Highway, where the milky river rushes past the sites. It has 57 sites with picnic tables and fire pits, and an overflow area of 10 sites.

A campground host is on site. Fishing, camping and trails are the activities here, and the sites sit along the river.

What to expect

Layout and setting

57 sites with picnic tables and fire pits along the river, plus an overflow camping area of 10 sites and a campground host. A picnic shelter is on site.

Check-in and stay

Camping is limited to 3 nights.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. A daily parking fee of $5 applies.

Fees and reservations

$20 per night per site, plus a $5 daily parking fee. Individual campsites are first come, first served. The group area, tent platform and picnic shelter can be reserved online.

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilets and water are on site.

Season and access

May through September. It is 12 miles north of Anchorage and 1 mile south of the town of Eagle River. Take the Hiland Road Exit (Mile 12) and follow park signs onto the frontage road to the river.

Mingo says

You cannot book an individual site, so arrive ready to claim one. The group area and tent platform are the spots you can book ahead.

Before you go

• Bring $20 per night for the site, plus the $5 daily parking fee.
• Reserve the group area ($150 per night), the walk-in tent platform ($35 per night) or the river pavilion ($30 per time block) online.
• Call 907-269-8400 with questions about the campground.

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