Trail River

Chugach National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnchorage / Mat-SuAlaska⭐ 4.7 (119)

🟢 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.

💡 In short

Trail 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 →👥 Spruce Wood #032 & Spruce Wood #033 next to each othersites Eagle Point #073, River Terrace #001, #004, #011, Spruce Wood #030, #032, #033

Aug 23 – Aug 263 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 14 in a row, River Terrace #012–River Terrace #025 next to each othersites 👥 Group Site #001 Group, Eagle Point #062, #063, #064, #065, #067, #068, #071, #074, #076, #077, #079, #081, #082, River Terrace #003, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #028, Spruce Wood #031, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040

Aug 23 – Aug 252 nightsbook these dates →sites Eagle Point #066, #075, #078

Aug 28 – Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, Spruce Wood #030–Spruce Wood #040 next to each othersites Eagle Point #063, #068, #069, #071, #077, #079, #082, River Terrace #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #012, #013, #015, #016, #017, #018, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #028, Spruce Wood #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040

Aug 24 – Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 River Terrace #026 & River Terrace #027 next to each othersites Eagle Point #069, River Terrace #002, #005, #026, #027

Aug 25 – Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites Eagle Point #080

Aug 28 – Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Eagle Point #064

Sep 4 – Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites River Terrace #001

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.5 mi away.

⚡ Chugach Electric Association12.5 midirections →

🔌 Charging station16.0 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint20.0 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

Group Shelter NonelectricRv NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.7★★★★★116 ratings

5★92

4★15

3★4

2★3

1★2

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.6/4

AT&T0.4/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Trail River FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Trail River?

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

Popular campgrounds like Trail 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 Trail River a good campground?

Trail River holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 119 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Trail River?

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

Where is Trail River located?

Trail 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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