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Overview
About Sourdough Creek Campground
Overview Sourdough Creek Campground is located at MP 147.5 of the Richardson Highway near the shores of the Gulkana River. The campground has 42 camp sites, including 4 accessible and 2 walk-in sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is equipped with restrooms, water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Campers may also enjoy a short hike along the Sourdough Creek Interpretive Trail within the campground. The boat launch area is the take-out for float trips on the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River and provides river access to both motorized boaters and floaters. Recreation In addition to RV and tent recreational camping opportunities, the campground provides access to the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Floaters use the boat launch as a put-in and take-out point as well as jet boat users in the river corridor. Activities this site supports include recreational fishing from the bank, subsistence hunting access for caribou and moose, as well as berry picking and trapping. There is a boat launch at the rivers edge and a nice picnic area for day use. Outhouse style bathrooms, information and bulletin boards, hiking trails, and handicapped accessible fishing ramps and trails complete with interpetative panels. Sourdough Creek Campground along with the boat launch can be very busy from approximately Memorial Day through mid July mainly by fishermen and boaters taking part in the King salmon fishing in the Gulkana River. There are a number of fishing guides using the boat launch at Sourdough Creek Campground. Later in the summer, after the salmon fishing subsides, the campground generally gets a lot quieter. Facilities In addition to RV and tent recreational camping opportunities, the campground provides access to the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Floaters use the boat launch as a put-in and take-out point as well as jet boat users in the river corridor. Activities this site supports include recreational fishing from the bank, subsistence hunting access for caribou and moose, as well as berry picking and trapping. There is a boat launch at the rivers edge and a nice picnic area for day use. Outhouse style bathrooms, information and bulletin boards, hiking trails, and handicapped accessible fishing ramps and trails complete with interpetative panels. Sourdough Creek Campground along with the boat launch can be very busy from approximately Memorial Day through mid July mainly by fishermen and boaters taking part in the King salmon fishing in the Gulkana River. There are a number of fishing guides using the boat launch at Sourdough Creek Campground. Later in the summer, after the salmon fishing subsides, the campground generally gets a lot quieter. Natural Features Activities this site supports include recreational fishing from the bank, subsistence hunting access for caribou and moose, as well as berry picking and trapping. There is a boat launch at the rivers edge and a nice picnic area for day use. contact_info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217. Nearby Attractions https://www.blm.gov/visit/gulkana-river
- 4 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (4).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Sourdough Creek Campground special
Sourdough Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the Richardson Highway at milepost 147.5, near the banks of the Gulkana River in Alaska's Copper River Basin. This is a landscape of boreal forest and braided river channels, where the Wrangell Mountains rise to the east and the vast interior of Alaska unfolds in every direction. The four sites are shaded by spruce and birch, offering a comfortable base for exploring one of the state's premier fishing rivers. The Gulkana River is renowned for its runs of red salmon and grayling, drawing anglers from across Alaska and beyond. A boat launch nearby provides access for rafters and kayakers looking to float sections of this designated Wild and Scenic River. Even if you are not fishing, the riverside setting is reason enough to linger. The campground is best visited from June through September, with July and August offering peak fishing and the warmest weather. The Richardson Highway is paved and well-maintained year-round, making Sourdough Creek one of the more accessible campgrounds in this part of Alaska. Vault toilets and fire rings are provided, but potable water and firewood should be brought with you. Sitting roughly halfway between Valdez and Glennallen, Sourdough Creek makes an excellent road-trip stopover or a multiday fishing camp. The pace here is unhurried, the scenery is immense, and the river keeps calling you back.
Campsite Inventory
4 sites to choose from
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Everything you need to know before your trip to Sourdough Creek Campground .
How do reservations work for Sourdough Creek Campground ?
Reservation availability for Sourdough Creek Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Sourdough Creek Campground ?
Sourdough Creek Campground currently lists Unknown (4).
Where is Sourdough Creek Campground located?
Sourdough Creek Campground is in Alaska near Glennallen . Coordinates: 62.5268, -145.5188.
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