Williwaw Creek Campground is located on mile 4.1 of Portage Glacier Road, leading into the Whittier Tunnel. The campground is indeed nestled next to Williwaw Creek, and has 60 sites, toilet facilities and on-site water. The area is close to Begich Boggs Visitor Center, an excellent glacier-viewing area. The park also has easy access to the Williwaw Fish Viewing Site, a platform where visitors can see spawning salmon in the summer. The platform offers an excellent place to see eagles, birds and perhaps even brown and black bears as well. In addition, Williwaw Campground has its own hiking and biking trails.
Williwaw Campground
800 East Dimond Boulevard Suite 3-405
Anchorage, AK 99515
907-522-8368
South Esther Island State Marine Park is more than three thousand acres set on the southern section of Esther Island. The park includes both the Quillian and Lake Bays. Guests can hike and fish in the area, but have to stay away from the commercial fish hatchery in Lake Bay. South Esther Island has a number of primitive campsites, along with toilet facilities. The park also has public use cabins which must be reserved in advance.
South Esther Island State Marine Park
Whittier, AK 99693
907-269-8400
dnr.alaska.gov
The Whittier Public Campground is located off Glacier Avenue, close to the Whittier city park and boat launch. Campgrounds are not paved and there are few amenities. Some sites sit on the edge of the creek, while others have their own picnic tables. All sites have views of nearby mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. Several public camping spots also have views of the town of Whittier and the marina. Reservations are not needed, as spots are first-come, first-served. The Whittier public campground can accommodate tents, motor homes and RVs.
Whittier Public Campground
101 Whittier St.
Whittier, AK 99693
907-472-2670
