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Paxson Lake (BLM)

Gakona, AK

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 9, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Paxson Lake Campground is located at MP 175 of the Richardson Hwy. The campground has 45 camp sites including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the shore of Paxson Lake. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible sites, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are available. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Fees for regular, for walk-in site. The campground's boat launch is the starting point for those floating the main branch of the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Located in the 1st loop of Paxson Campground is a foot trail shore access to the lake and boat mooring area.

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4.7

6 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 1.9 of 4 bars · 7 reports across 2 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Some Coverage

    1.8/4

    4 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.0/4

    3 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (2)

Standard Site

Standard Site

Loop Paxson Lake Campground

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CampsiteRVAccessiblePets OKCampfires
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Walk To

Walk To

Loop Paxson Lake Campground

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CampsiteWalk-inAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Paxson Lake (BLM)

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Paxson Lake Trail

Paxson Lake Trail

Alaska

0.4 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Gulkana River Trail

Gulkana River Trail

Alaska

0.5 mi
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Alaska hunting page

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