Visting the Refuge

Campgrounds

Two public campgrounds along the Alaska Highway are operated and maintained by the Refuge.

Deadman Lake Campground (MP 1249.3) has 15 campsites (6 sites are suitable for large motor homes) in the spruce forest along a half-mile loop road; firepits, toilets, picnic tables, a boat ramp and information board are available. (Note: There is no drinking water available at this site.)

Lakeview Campground (MP 1256.7) has 11 campsites; available at this facility are tables, toilets, firepits, garbage containers, and a hand pump for drinking water. NOTE: Lakeview is not recommended for trailers, 5th wheels or RVs over 30 feet.

Join rangers every Monday through Friday at 7:00 for Evening Wildlife Programs at Deadman Lake campground.

The self-guided ¼-mile Taiga Trail at Deadman Lake Campground is a boardwalk trail. From the observation deck at the end of the trail you may see waterfowl on the lake.

Backcountry camping is allowed throughout the Refuge. Insects are less of a problem along river bars and ridges. Both black and grizzly bears occur on the Refuge. Please keep a clean campsite. Pamphlets concerning safety in bear country are available at the Visitor Center and Refuge headquarters and posted at campgrounds.

For your safety, please keep a clean campground and discard all garbage and waste in the provided bear-safe garbage containers. Fish refuse should be discarded in deep water or placed in bear-proof garbage containers immediately.

For more bear safety information, check: http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=aawildlife.main

Last updated: October 28, 2009