Salmon Lake Campground

The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile gravel road off the Nome-Kougarok Highway. A sign on the Highway directs visitors to the campground and lake. Facilities at the nine acre complex include an unimproved boat launch, six campsites with picnic tables, two trash receptacles, and a single door outhouse.

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Activities

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BOATING
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CAMPING
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FISHING
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WATER SPORTS
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Addresses

Anchorage Field Office, Nome Field Station
MP 38 Kougarok Road
Nome
Alaska

Geographic Coordinates

64.91644, -164.961107

Directions

From Nome, drive approximately 38 miles north on Nome-Kougarok Highway. Turn right towards Salmon Lake at milepost 38 to access the campground. 

Fees

No fee