Galbraith Lake Campground

Galbraith Lake Campground

A Rural campground in Alaska

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Galbraith Lake Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Dalton Highway in Alaska . With 10 campsites (RV-friendly up to 30 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jun-sep when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 10
🚙 Max RV: 30 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Bureau of Land Management
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: Yes
🐕 Pets: Allowed
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 100/100 (Pacific Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: Free
📅 Reservations: Required (Recreation.gov)
🌆 Best Seasons: Jun-sep
📍 GPS: 68.4532, -149.4837
🆔 Facility ID: 10322643

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: Required - Book on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: Free
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Jun-sep). Sites can fill up months in advance.

💧 Water Access & Features

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📸 Discover the Beauty of Dalton Highway

File:26. MAIN BUILDING AT DALTON CACHE (BUILDING G-H) IN LATE 1920s - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines, Ha - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001415p.jpg
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File:29. GARAGE (BUILDING A) WEST END - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines, Haines Borough, AK - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001418p.tif
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File:26. MAIN BUILDING AT DALTON CACHE (BUILDING G-H) IN LATE 1920s - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines, Ha - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001415p.tif
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File:Dalton Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline - DPLA - 93ec5269c7efed3981627f8ad5919a08.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:Bonanza Creek and Dalton Highway - DPLA - 5eaa24936c2c4141ba7563b71774f81a.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:Kanuti River, Dalton Highway, and Trans Alaska Pipeline - DPLA - 628d097f7456fbbb7cf5ed104d904f86.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:Dalton Highway river crossing - DPLA - fc8440bffba83cf0f19b98426586711b.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:Driving the Dalton Highway - DPLA - c9babbb2d7715f13431f1f77c66a0f2b.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:18. GARAGE, ANIMAL PEN, AND BLACKSMITH SHOP (BUILDINGS A-C) - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines, Haine - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001407p.tif
Unknown employee of the United States government via Wikimedia Commons
File:Dalton Highway crossing Bonanza Creek - DPLA - f95849981ad18edfc6862bc6cf90546c.jpg
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 via Wikimedia Commons
File:32. DALTON CACHE MAIN BUILDING, KITCHEN, NORTH SIDE (BUILDING G-H) - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001421p.tif
Unknown employee of the United States government via Wikimedia Commons
File:23. NWMP OFFICERS' QUARTERS IN 1902 - Dalton Trail Post, Mile 40, Haines Highway, Haines, Haines Borough, AK - LOC - hhh.ak0001.photos.001412p.tif
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Jun-sep

🦅 Peak birding: May, Jun, Aug

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Galbraith Lake Campground located in Alaska, offering 10 camping sites.

Galbraith Lake Campground

A Rural campground in Alaska

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📍 Directions

📍
Location
, Alaska
💰
Fees
Free
⏱
Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
30 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
📡
Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

Hiking East From the Highway Will Lead You to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, While Hiking West of the Highway Will Take You Towards Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.

Nearby Attractions

Drive a Little Further North and You Will Get Expansive Views of the North Slope, Possibility of Seeing Musk Ox, Caribou and Other Arctic Dwelling Wildlife.

• Ivishak Wild and Scenic River: Class Ii, Access by Chartered Air Service From Deadhorse or Coldfoot.

Galbraith Lake Campground Is the Only Campground Along the Dalton Highway Situated North of the Brooks Range. the Tundra Environment Affords Stunning Views of the Brooks Range and the North Slope. Hiking Can Be Found in Almost Any Direction From the Campground, Which Is an Excellent Basecamp for Exploring the Brooks Range. There Are 12 Designated Campsites. Please Note Due to Tundra, There Is No Firewood Available in the Vicinity of the Campground.

This Location Is Available on a First-Come, First-Serve Basis Only. Visitors Are Required to Physically Arrive at the Campground to Claim and Purchase a Site. Once on-Site, You Have the Option to Pay for Your Campsites(S) with Cash/Check or by Scanning a Qr Code Using the Recreation. Gov Mobile App. Download the Free Recreation. Gov Mobile App on Android or Ios Prior to Your Arrival As This Is a Remote Area That Has Limited or No Cellular Service.

the Brooks Range Offers Excellent Recreation Opportunities, But Very Few Are Along Designated Routes. Hiking Is Plentiful in the Mountains Where Ridges and Drainages Provide Firm Footing, Open Tundra Areas May Have Uneven and Difficult Footing Due to Tussocks. Choose Your Route with Care and Bring Topographic Maps, a GPS and a Compass with You.

There Are Several Excellent River Trips in the Vicinity of Galbraith Lake Campground:

• Atigun and Sagavanirktok (the Sag) Rivers: Class Iii-Iv+ Whitewater, Access Atigun at Milepost 271; Sag at Mp 306. for Expert Boaters Only.

More Detailed Descriptions of These Rivers Are Available at the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center.

Other Recreational Activities Include Bird Watching and Fishing.

State Statute Prohibits Off-Road Vehicle Use Within Five Miles Either Side of From the Highway From the Yukon River to the Arctic Ocean.

the Roads, and Parking Aprons Have a Gravel Surface. Twelve Sites Are Pull-Through Allowing Easy Access for Rvs. the Campground Has a Vault Toilet, Food Storage Lockers, and Trash Receptacles. Each Campsite Has a Fire Ring (Firewood Is Not Available in the Vicinity) and Picnic Table. There Is No Electricity, No Dump Station and No Potable Water. Water Can Be Filtered From a Nearby Creek. a Camp-Host May Be Onsite. Cell Service May Be Available.

the Campsites Are Situated on the Open Tundra with Spectacular Views of the Brooks Range Mountains. Galbraith Lake Is Located Approximately 1.3 Miles to the East. a Stream Flows Along the Southern Perimeter of the Campground. the Surrounding Tundra and Mountains Provides Habitat for Ground Squirrels, Marmots, Fox, Sheep, Caribou, Wolf and Brown Bears. Many Species of Birds Migrate North to Breed in the Area. Some of the Resident Birds Include Ravens and Ptarmigan.

Contact Info

This Location Has Limited Staffing. Please Call (907) 474-2200 for General Information.

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 10
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 30 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: Available
  • 💧 Potable Water: Available
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: Available
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: North Slope Borough, Ak

City: , Alaska

Coordinates: 68.453174, -149.483664

Area Type: Rural

Phone: (907) 474-2200

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|picnic|dump-station|electric|water|fire-ring|lake|river|rv|visitor-center

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: Available
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: Free

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

53.0°F
Summer High
-9.3°F
Winter Low
13.34″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Jun-sep
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 5 stations

Nearest Market: Anchorage/Fairbanks

Notes: Signals FROM Anchorage/Fairbanks MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 11 stations (3 AM, 8 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair

Major Formats: Country, ADULT Contemporary, NEWS/TALK

Local News: KENI 650 Am

Market: Anchorage

Notes: 3 AM, 8 FM Stations from Anchorage

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ No stations found

Distance: 999.0 miles away

Address:

Network: No-networks-available

Charging Type: No-charging-available • No-connectors-available

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Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: Other
  • Parks Post Name: dalton-highway
  • Parent Park Name: Dalton Highway
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: dalton-highway

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 3.0
  • States Covered: Alaska
  • Managing Agencies: Bureau of Land Management

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 126.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 141
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 126.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 141, 141.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: alaska
  • Agency Slug: bureau-of-land-management
  • Park Type Slug: other
  • Parent Park Slug: dalton-highway

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Dalton Highway! This Beautiful Destination Features 3 Campgrounds Across Alaska. Managed by Bureau of Land Management, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: bureau-of-land-management

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