Walker Fork Campground
This hosted Campground is located at milepost 82.1 of the Taylor Highway, near Chicken. The Campground is operated by the BLM and offers 24 camping sites, 18 of which are pull-through sites. An iron ranger fee-payment box sits near the entrance. Visitors can also pay fees using the Scan & Pay app on a mobile phone. In the 1930s and 1940s, this was the site of Lassen airstrip. Year-round air service replaced winter-only sleds delivering equipment and fuel to mining camps on Jack Wade Creek.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | $12 per night |
| Accessibility | Yes. There are 2 elevated tent pads and an accessible toilet |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Milepost 82 on the Taylor Highway
| Nearest town | Chicken, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 64.0762° N, 141.6312° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Because there is no cell phone reception at the site, you will need to download the required Recreation.gov mobile app prior to traveling to the Campground, selecting the Scan & Pay option.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedEagle Pile Rx
50 mi from the campground · 37 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- F.E. Company Dredge No. 4Structure · Chicken · 9.3 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Walker Fork Campground?
No. Walker Fork Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Walker Fork Campground?
$12 per night
Are there accessible sites at Walker Fork Campground?
Yes. There are 2 elevated tent pads and an accessible toilet.
What is the nearest town to Walker Fork Campground?
Chicken, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Walker Fork Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are West Fork Campground (22.6 mi, first-come) and Eagle Campground (50.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby