Lake Louise State Recreation Area

The feel

Lake Louise is 17.2 miles up Lake Louise Road, with two campgrounds at the end of it: Lake Louise and Army Point. It is a big lake-trout lake with no cell bars. The fish are lake trout, whitefish, burbot and arctic grayling, and the lake trout typically weigh 8 to 12 pounds, with 20-pounders not uncommon.

Moose, wolf, bear, fox, sheep and lynx live in the area. Trumpeter swans, loons and other waterfowl spend the summer, and the Nelchina caribou herd migrates through each October through November.

What to expect

Layout and setting

Two campgrounds, Lake Louise and Army Point, with 68 sites between them. Toilets, water, a boat launch and a picnic shelter.

Check-in and stay

Camping is limited to 14 days.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. Long-term parking is $7 a day or $10 a night.

Fees and reservations

Camping is $20 a site. The boat launch is $15. Sites are first come, first served with no online reservations.

Hazards

Bears live in the area.

Cell signal

None.

Bathrooms and water

ADA toilets and water on site.

Season and access

May to September for camping. From Mile 158 on the Glenn Highway, drive 0.4 miles to a T on Lake Louise Road; turn left for Lake Louise Campground or right for Army Point Campground.

Mingo says

Come in October or November if you want to catch the caribou migration. For camping, stick to May through September.

Before you go

• Bring your own firewood; none is provided.
• Call Lake Louise Lodge at 907-822-3311 with questions.
• Bring $20 for a site and $15 for the boat launch.

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