Overview
Porcupine Creek State Rec Site sits at Mile 64 of the Tok Cutoff, offering 12 wooded sites along Porcupine Creek in Alaska’s Interior near Tok. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with creek access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a quiet stay. This campground is a peaceful base for campers looking to fish for grayling, hike the nearby hills, or enjoy the remote wilderness, with Tok’s services a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 64 Tok Cutoff, near Tok, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Tok Cutoff; it’s about a 2-hour drive southwest from Tok or 3.5 hours east from Glennallen.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 12 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 Porcupine Creek, hike the surrounding area, or enjoy a campfire in the forest.
- Nearby Attractions: Tok, 40 minutes northeast, offers the Mainstreet Visitors Center; the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, further east, provides wildlife viewing.
