Tolsona Wilderness Campground

The feel

Tolsona Wilderness Campground has wooded creekside sites at mile 173 of the Glenn Highway, 15 minutes west of Glennallen. The entrance is about 0.75 miles off the highway on a gravel road that can be rough.

You can float the creek, roughly 30 minutes from the north end to the south end. A 1-mile trail leads to a bubbling mud volcano, where animal tracks show in the mud. There are about 80 RV sites plus tent sites and yurts.

What to expect

Layout and setting

About 80 RV sites plus tent sites and yurts along the creek, with picnic tables and fire rings.

Parking and rig size

Water and 30/50-amp hookups.

Fees and reservations

$25 to $45 a night; call for the current rate. Reservable through Campspot. The dump station costs $10.

Dogs

Allowed, but kept on a leash at all times.

Kids

A playground is on site.

Hazards

The access road is gravel and can be rough.

Cell signal

No cell service in most areas; WiFi works mainly near the office.

Bathrooms and water

Flush toilets, showers, laundry, a dump station and a store.

Season and access

May to Sep.

Mingo says

Come between May and September, and plan a creek float of roughly 30 minutes. Walk the 1-mile trail to the mud volcano while you are there.

Before you go

• Reserve through Campspot or call 907-822-3900.
• Download directions before you leave, since cell service is thin.
• Keep your dog leashed at all times.

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