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Russian River

Chugach National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnchorage / Mat-SuAlaska⭐ 4.3 (257)
Russian River
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Aug 22–Aug 25
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
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Russian River in Alaska has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 22–Aug 25. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Aug 22 – Aug 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, RAIN #060–RUSS #066 next to each othersites KING #069, #080, RAIN #045, #046, #048, #052, #054, #060, #062, #063, #064, #065, RSDB #014, RSNG #053, #055, #058, #061, RSSG #001, RUSS #066, #071, #072, #074, #075, #076, #077, #082, SHDB #020, #026, SHSG #019, #021, #023, #025, #028, #029, SSDB #030, #032, #037, #044, SSSG #034, #035, #036, #038, #043
Aug 22 – Aug 242 nightsbook these dates →opened 17h agosites RUSS #083
Aug 23 – Aug 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 RSDB #006 & RSDB #007 next to each othersites RSDB #002, #006, #007, #009, #012, #015, RSNG #049, #056, RSSG #004, SHDB #024, SHSG #022, #027
Aug 28 – Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites RUSS #078, SSSG #039
Aug 23 – Aug 252 nightsbook these dates →sites RSDB #010, SSSG #040
Aug 24 – Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 RAIN #050 & RAIN #051 next to each othersites RAIN #050, #051, RSDB #011, RSNG #057, SHDB #016, SSDB #031, #033
Aug 24 – Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →sites RSDB #003, #005
Aug 25 – Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites RAIN #047, SHSG #017
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.7 mi away.

⚡ Chugach Electric Association8.7 midirections →
🔌 Charging station5.1 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $23–$33/nightRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆249 ratings
5★155
4★48
3★24
2★12
1★10
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.9/4
Verizon2.8/4
Sprint2.8/4
AT&T1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Russian River FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Russian River?

Russian River in Alaska takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Russian River?

Campsite fees at Russian River run about $23–$33/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Russian River when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Russian River often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Russian River a good campground?

Russian River holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 257 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Russian River?

Based on camper-reported coverage, T-Mobile has the strongest signal at Russian River. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Russian River located?

Russian River is located in Anchorage / Mat-Su, Alaska. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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