K'esugi Ken Campground
Trapper Creek
The feel
This Denali State Park campground opened May 26, 2017, and, with electricity wired through the RV loop. Of the 42 campsites, 32 are RV sites and 10 are walk-in tent sites. Three public-use cabins add more places to sleep.
Over 2 miles of walking trails connect the complex, and a new hiking trail leads up to alpine areas., with programming most summer days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What to expect
- Layout and setting
- 42 campsites in two loops. sites 3 to 5 have views of the Alaska Range and sites 6 to 10 border a ravine and stream.
- Check-in and stay
- Camping limit is 7 days.
- Parking and rig size
- All RV sites accommodate at least 75-foot RVs, and five pull-through sites take up to 100-foot RVs.
- Fees and reservations
- $20 to $35 per night. Some campsites can be reserved online at reservealaskastateparks.com/park/22, but not all sites can be reserved in advance. The cabins are reserved online only.
- Bathrooms and water
- Vaulted latrines throughout the complex, and a hand pump water well in both camp loops. Firewood is not available, so bring your own.
- Season and access
- Typically open from mid-May through mid-September. From the George Parks Highway, go north to Mile 135.4, turn right and follow the signs.
Mingo says
Book online from June 1 through August 31. The cabins Hunter and Tokosha stay available year-round.
Before you go
- Book the cabins online only, at reservealaskastateparks.com/park/22.
- Choose the RV loop for electricity at 20, 30 or 50 amp.
- Bring your own firewood.
- Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.
Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.
Today
Getting there
- Phone
- (907) 745-8950
- Season
- May-Sep
- Fee
- $20-35/night
- Rating
- 4.8
- Sites
- 42 sites + cabins
- Amenities
- Flush toilets, water, cabins, trailheads, RV pull-throughs
- Booking
- Reservable
- Drive from Anchorage
- 2h02 to Trapper Creek
- Drive from Fairbanks
- Full day, 4h32 to Trapper Creek
- Elevation
- 720 ft