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Beautiful small campground just below Thompson Pass. Gorgeous views when the sun is out, but be prepared for the flies and mosquitoes like everywhere else in Alaska in June and July. Nice little lake and picnic spot even if you weren't camping. It's a State Recreation Area but is managed by a third party vendor, and there are no trash receptacles. During really high snow years (that Thimpson Pass and Valdez areknown for) this campground maybe buried well into the summer!
Great campsite, amazing views! Love the small size of the campground.
Only complaint: the fish were not biting.
Highly recommend. The campground is a bit tight, so smaller campers are better (we have a 27' and a long bed truck and had no issues. Anything larger would probably have trouble navigating the loop).
We will be back.
This is a nice campground just half an hour outside of Valdez. The state recreation site lists no size restrictions for RVs, but the tight corners of the campground loop make it difficult for larger units (25+ feet). There are some sights that backing a trailer into would be difficult or impossible for larger rigs. It's a one way loop, but with a little planning you can stop traffic to go the other way and get into your site a little easier. Great fishing in the lakes, although the best spots are across the lake near the rock wall, bring a boat to get the big fish! Great hiking and berry picking. This is a great spot for a quick escape from Valdez, or as a stop off before descending Keystone Canyon into Valdez. No electricity. No sewage dump. No trash dumpsters (PACK IT OUT!)
Camp in the clouds at Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site!
My wife and I reserved campsite #10 for one night. We disconnected the trailer and spent the day visiting Valdez. We returned in the early afternoon and watched the clouds float over the mountains.
The flies here (may) eat you alive, so bring netting. The campground was very quiet with some campers biking and walking on the road. The temperatures were comfortable, but you’ll want to keep the rain jacket handy for the sudden sprinkles.
The road in the campground is in good condition, so don’t worry about large pot holes or giant cracks. You’ll want to slow down before you reach dips, but otherwise the road is easy to navigate.
If you’re looking for a dry campsite with privacy and a fantastic view of the mountains then you’ll want to reserve campsite #10.
Reservations: Yes
Fee: $25 per night, $15 day use
Camping Sites: 21
Restrooms: Yes
Trash: Centralized Cans
Water: No
Benches: Yes
Fire Pits: Yes
RV Hookups: No
RV Dump Station: No
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This campground was absolutely magical. We reserved campsite #9 because on the map it showed there was a tent space behind the main area. Upon arrival we realized this tent space was on a flat part of the mountain with 270 degree views of mountain tops and glaciers.
This is hands down the most beautiful place we have ever stayed at. The camp host was very friendly and her and her dog paid us a visit to make sure we had everything we needed.
We camped multiple places throughout Alaska and this is the one we would recommend the most. Absolutely will be back here one day.
