Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review Richardson Highway Tonsina, AK 99573 907-269-8400 907-822-5932 Official WebsiteGPS: 61.6668, -145.1763
Overview of Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by Larry P on 8/11/2025
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by KyKampers on 7/19/2023
Number of Sites 25
Elevation 1,509 ft / 459 m
Max Stay 15
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site 6 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/4/2021
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 8/11/2025
“Small & Private”
Reviewed 8/11/2025
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Class B Plus) |
Overall Rating
Stopped here one night on our way from Valdez to McCarthy. Sites are generally on smaller side and not very level. Gravel sites w/ fire pits, picnic table, pit toilet is very clean. Water from a well which we didn't use. Lake access w/ a small beach and a spot to fish or launch kayak. Some road noise during the day, quiet at night... more
Stopped here one night on our way from Valdez to McCarthy. Sites are generally on smaller side and not very level. Gravel sites w/ fire pits, picnic table, pit toilet is very clean. Water from a well which we didn't use. Lake access w/ a small beach and a spot to fish or launch kayak. Some road noise during the day, quiet at night, 1 bar LTE T-Mobile.
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Larry P would stay here again
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“Needs to have grounds maintained, trash over flowing”
Reviewed 7/10/2025
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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This place is typical of Alaska state parks, little to no effort in making them a nice option for people to stay in. The foliage in camp sites is way over grown trash is overflowing out of can
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“Gorgeous Campsite”
Reviewed 7/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
We had planned to stay in Chitina, but it was wall-to-wall people with dip-net season in full swing. So glad we stayed here instead! While it is just dry camping, the setting couldn't be prettier with the pond on one side and the river on the other. It was relatively quiet too (we were on the back side of the pond. Wish we would have h... more
We had planned to stay in Chitina, but it was wall-to-wall people with dip-net season in full swing. So glad we stayed here instead! While it is just dry camping, the setting couldn't be prettier with the pond on one side and the river on the other. It was relatively quiet too (we were on the back side of the pond. Wish we would have had our fishing gear!
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KyKampers would stay here again
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“Cool site, very underused”
Reviewed 10/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
We were the only campers here. Some sites near lake some near creek that flows into river nearby. Pretty good overall. Sites clean, not too level. No services
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drkatt would stay here again
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“Pleasant surprise stop on our way to Valdez. ”
Reviewed 6/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
Overall Rating
Price is now $25.00. Nice campground with no utilities. Did not fish but they were there. Plenty of Moose scat. Great spots on the lake and stream.
Noise rated only because of large group near us. Some hwy noise.
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Chuck would stay here again
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Reviewed 2/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
1. Somewhat remote yet visited by many locals :). 2. The lake (pond) is stocked with rainbows. Best fishing is at the head of the lake by the highway - during the evening. 3. Can be BUGGY if no breeze. 4. You will also get various 4-legged visitors; usually a moose but have seen a few bears wander through the campground. 5. Tonsina... more
1. Somewhat remote yet visited by many locals :).
2. The lake (pond) is stocked with rainbows. Best fishing is at the head of the lake by the highway - during the evening.
3. Can be BUGGY if no breeze.
4. You will also get various 4-legged visitors; usually a moose but have seen a few bears wander through the campground.
5. Tonsina Lodge is right down the road. Pretty decent Russian Food.
6. Serves as a starting point for rafting the Tonsina River or access to various ATV trails.
7. Closest store is at the top of the hill 5 miles away. There is another one in Kenny Lake (15 miles with gas station).
8. Cell coverage is hit/miss. Better once you get on top of the hill but provided by a local provider.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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