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Overview
About Tangle Lakes Campground
Overview Tangle Lakes Campground, located at MP 21.5 of the north side of the Denali Highway, is situated within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor and the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District boundary where over 10,000 years of human use have been documented. The campground provides 45 accessible campsites and 4 walk-in sites and is equipped with water pumps, toilets and a boat launch. The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip. The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape. Recreation https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska Facilities https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska Natural Features This BLM-maintained campground sits amid the Tangle Lakes, a series of long, narrow lakes. This is a designated put-in for the 30-mile-long Delta National Wild and Scenic River float trip. There are moose and caribou in the area, many hunters use this as a base camp during the fall hunting season. Nearby Attractions The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip. The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape. https://www.blm.gov/visit/denali-highway https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2021-08/PublicRoom_Alaska_Denali-Hwy-Brochure.pdf
- 4 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- 1 accessible campsite listed.
- Most common site type: management (3).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Tangle Lakes Campground special
Tangle Lakes Campground sits at milepost 21.5 on the north side of the Denali Highway, one of Alaska's most legendary and least-traveled road corridors. Within the Delta Wild and Scenic River system, this campground places you in the heart of a vast, treeless alpine landscape where tundra stretches to the horizon and the Alaska Range fills the southern skyline with jagged, snow-draped peaks. The four sites here offer front-row access to some of the best wilderness paddling in the state. The Tangle Lakes chain is a historic canoe route used for centuries, and modern paddlers still launch from nearby to explore the interconnected lakes and the upper Delta River. Fishing for lake trout and grayling is excellent, and the surrounding tundra is rich with caribou, moose, ptarmigan, and grizzly bears. Birders will find the wetlands especially productive during the summer nesting season. The Denali Highway is typically open from mid-May through early October, and the best camping window runs from June through August, when the midnight sun keeps the landscape lit around the clock. The road is mostly gravel, so come with a vehicle suited for unpaved conditions. Facilities are basic, with vault toilets and fire rings, and you should bring all water and supplies. Tangle Lakes Campground is for those who crave big, open landscapes and genuine remoteness. This is Alaska at its most expansive and untamed.
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Everything you need to know before your trip to Tangle Lakes Campground.
How do reservations work for Tangle Lakes Campground?
Reservation availability for Tangle Lakes Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Tangle Lakes Campground?
Tangle Lakes Campground currently lists MANAGEMENT (3), STANDARD NONELECTRIC (1).
Where is Tangle Lakes Campground located?
Tangle Lakes Campground is in Alaska near Glennallen . Coordinates: 63.0518, -146.0074.
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