Overview
Liberty Falls Campground sits at Mile 23.5 of the Edgerton Highway, offering 10 tent-only sites near Liberty Creek in Alaska’s Copper River Valley. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce forest with a picturesque view of Liberty Falls from a nearby bridge, featuring vault toilets, tent platforms, and picnic tables. This campground is a scenic base for campers looking to fish for grayling, hike to the falls, or explore the rugged beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, with Chitina’s historic charm nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 23.5 Edgerton Hwy, near Chitina, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via the paved Edgerton Highway; it’s about a 4.5-hour drive east from Anchorage or 30 minutes from Chitina.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 10 sites, suitable for tents only.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the creek.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and tent platform; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in Liberty Creek, view Liberty Falls from the bridge, or enjoy a campfire with waterfall sounds.
- Nearby Attractions: Chitina, 30 minutes west, offers Copper River dipnetting; Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, accessible nearby, provides hiking and glacier views.
