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.

Nearby Attractions

https://www.blm.gov/visit/gulkana-river

contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 822-3217.

Photos

Tent camping Sourdough
Tent camping Sourdough
BLM Glenallen Field Office
Sourdough Boat Launch Area
Sourdough Boat Launch Area
BLM_Glennallen Field Office
RV camping at Sourdough Campground
RV camping at Sourdough Campground
BLM Glennallen Field Office

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Phone

Addresses

PO Box 147
Glennallen
Alaska
99588

Geographic Coordinates

62.52679607, -145.5187738

Fees

FEE DESCRIPTION: 

All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

No fee for river use. Sourdough Creek and Paxson Lake Campgrounds charge $15 a night for overnight use. 

Payment Methods Accepted – Cash (Kiosk) and Scan and Pay

Drive-In Sites $15.00 per night

Walk-In Sites $6.00 per night