Paxson Lake Campground
Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Regular sites: $15–$20 per night; walk-in sites: $6 per night; Federal Senior Pass half price. Paxson Lake Campground is a BLM campground near Copper River, Alaska.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- BLM
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- BLM
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Regular sites: $15–$20 per night; walk-in sites: $6 per night; Federal Senior Pass half price
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 2
- Walk-in sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Dump station
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, and fire rings.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
2 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Site | Paxson Lake Campground | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site Standard Site |
| Walk To | Paxson Lake Campground | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site Walk To |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,589 ft
62.8835, -145.5248 in Copper River. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Paxson Lake Campground?
Sites at Paxson Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/14549).
How much does it cost to camp at Paxson Lake Campground?
Camping at Paxson Lake Campground costs Regular sites: $15–$20 per night; walk-in sites: $6 per night; Federal Senior Pass half price.
How many campsites does Paxson Lake Campground have?
Paxson Lake Campground has 2 campsites, including 1 walk-in site. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Paxson Lake Campground?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Paxson Lake Campground.
Does Paxson Lake Campground have RV hookups?
No. Paxson Lake Campground has no hookups. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Paxson Lake Campground?
Yes, Paxson Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Paxson Lake Campground?
Paxson Lake Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Around Paxson Lake Campground
More campgrounds: camping near Copper River and campgrounds in Copper River.
Sources
- gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- recreation.gov (water, toilets, fireRings, dumpStation, hookups, sites, fee, reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-30