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Black Bear Campground
This is a small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping (RVs not recommended) and tents.
12 sites. Vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers. Not included: running water, electricity, dump station, or wood. $19/night
At a Glance
| Reservations: | No reservations are taken for the Black Bear Campground. There is a user pay station at the entrance to the campground. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Best Season: | June-September |
| Busiest Season: | July-August |
| Closest Towns: | Girdwood, Whittier |
| Water: | hand pumped |
| Restroom: | vault |
General Information
Directions:Wildlife include black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, snowshoe hair, spruce grouse and ptarmigan. Goats can be seen on the peaks in the area. Hunting is regulated, permits available. Fishing is nonexistant in the area near this campground. Campground is located near Portage creek, which provides Class II whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) hunting and fishing regulations.
Activities
Campground Camping
Wildlife include black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, snowshoe hare, spruce grouse and ptarmigan. Goats can be seen on the peaks in the area. Hunting is regulated, permits available. Fishing is nonexistant in the area near this campground.
Campground is located near Portage creek, which provides Class II whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks.
Big Game Hunting
Licenses and Regulations are available through Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).
Boating - Non-Motorized
Whitewater rafting and kayaking on Portage Creek
General Info:
DirectionsWildlife include black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, snowshoe hair, spruce grouse and ptarmigan. Goats can be seen on the peaks in the area. Hunting is regulated, permits available. Fishing is nonexistant in the area near this campground. Campground is located near Portage creek, which provides Class II whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) hunting and fishing regulations.
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
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| Toilets: | |
| Drinking water: |
Location