Overview
Walker Fork BLM Campground sits along the Taylor Highway near the Yukon border, offering 24 campsites on the site of the historic Lassen airstrip in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it’s surrounded by spruce near the Walker Fork River, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a primitive stay. This campground is a remote base for campers looking to fish for grayling, explore gold-mining history, or enjoy the quiet wilderness, with the border a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Off Taylor Hwy, near the Yukon border, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the gravel Taylor Highway; it’s about a 6-hour drive northeast from Fairbanks or 2 hours from Tok.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 24 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.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in the Walker Fork River, explore the old airstrip site, or enjoy a campfire in this remote setting.
- Nearby Attractions: The Taylor Highway offers scenic drives to Dawson City, Yukon; Chicken, an hour southwest, provides gold-mining history and panning.
