Overview
Paxson Lake Campground sits at Mile 175 of the Richardson Highway near Paxson, offering 50 wooded sites along Paxson Lake in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring vault toilets, a dump station, and fire rings for a scenic stay. This campground is a spacious base for campers looking to fish for rainbow trout, grayling, and burbot, enjoy the lake’s quiet beauty, or explore the Alaska Range, with Paxson’s services nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 175 Richardson Hwy, near Paxson, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Richardson Highway; it’s about a 3.5-hour drive south from Fairbanks or 1.5 hours north from Glennallen.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
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; a dump station is available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for rainbow trout, grayling, burbot, and whitefish in Paxson Lake, or enjoy a campfire with lake and mountain views.
- Nearby Attractions: Paxson, 5 minutes south, offers basic services; the Denali Highway, a short drive west, provides scenic drives and access to Tangle Lakes.
