Salmon Lake Campground

Overview

The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile gravel road off the Nome-Kougarok Highway.

Operator

BLM

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

907-267-2200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Salmon Lake Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Scenic sights

• Mount OsbornPeak · 4,610 ft · 12.0 mi from camp

  Mount Osborn is the highest point in the Kigluaik Mountains, and also on the Seward Peninsula. Wikipedia

  Show on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.