Overview
Dry Creek State Rec Site sits at Mile 117.5 of the Richardson Highway, offering 50 sites near Glennallen in Alaska’s Copper River Valley. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce forest near Dry Creek, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a spacious stay. This campground is a convenient base for campers looking to fish nearby streams, explore the region’s rugged beauty, or enjoy the quiet plains with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in reach, just 4 miles north of Glennallen’s services.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 117.5 Richardson Hwy, near Glennallen, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Richardson Highway; it’s about a 3-hour drive north from Valdez or 4 hours east from Anchorage.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 50 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in nearby streams, enjoy a campfire in the spruce forest, or relax with mountain views.
- Nearby Attractions: Glennallen, 4 miles south, offers access to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park for hiking and glacier views; the Copper River, nearby, is renowned for salmon fishing.
