West Fork Campground
West Fork Campground is on the Taylor Highway (milepost 49), near the town of Toke. In mid-September, the Campground is usually full, with most visitors using RVs and 5th-wheel campers. There is a 10-day stay limit. An iron ranger fee-payment box sits near the entrance. Visitors can also pay fees using the Scan & Pay app on a mobile phone. The campground has 2 loops, one with 7 pull-through spaces and another with 18 back-in spaces. At the overlook on the large loop, look for trumpeter swans and moose on the small oxbow lake. River Access: 1/4 mile north of the campground, there is parking and river access.
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.
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Getting there
From Tok, AK; travel east on the Alaska Highway and turn left on the Taylor Highway. Proceed north and the campground is at Milepost 49 of the Taylor Highway.
| Nearest town | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 63.8877° N, 142.2395° 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.
No site-by-site records or photos in the Recreation.gov record. What is here comes from the agency's own listing. The rest lives there.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at West Fork Campground?
No. West 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 West Fork Campground?
$12 per night
Are there accessible sites at West Fork Campground?
Yes. There are 2 elevated tent pads and an accessible toilet.
What is the nearest town to West Fork Campground?
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if West Fork Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Walker Fork Campground (22.6 mi, first-come) and Eagle Campground (69.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby