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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program 2026 Campground Host Position List and Status

For more general information and instructions on how to apply, see the General Information page. Also check the More Information on Campground Hosting page. For information on each specific position that is open, click on the position title. Listed after the campground or park name, is the town closest to that campground.

To apply, please fill out our online campground host application.

We continue to accept applications for positions still listed as OPEN past the April 1st deadline. Please, do not hesitate to apply if the position is still listed as open.

Last Update: February 6, 2026



Fairbanks (Fairbanks to Tok)

Rosehip Campground in Chena River State Recreation Area, Fairbanks

OPEN

Granite Tors Campground in Chena River State Recreation Area, Fairbanks

CLOSED

Twin Bears Camp in Chena River State Recreation Area, Fairbanks

OPEN

Olnes Pond - Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area, Fairbanks

OPEN

Harding Lake State Recreation Area, Fairbanks

FILLED

Salcha River State Recreation Site, Fairbanks

CLOSED

Delta State Recreation Site, Delta Junction

OPEN

Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Fairbanks

OPEN



Mat-Su/Copper River Area (Talkeetna to Glennallen)

Byers Lake Campground in Denali State Park, Trapper Creek

OPEN

Kesugi Ken Campground - Denali State Park

OPEN

Big Lake North State Recreation Site, Big Lake

OPEN

Rocky Lake State Recreation Site, Big Lake

OPEN

Nancy Lake State Recreation Site, Willow

OPEN

South Rolly Lake Campground in Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, Willow

OPEN

Willow Creek State Recreation Area, Willow

OPEN

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area, Wasilla

OPEN

Finger Lake State Recreation Site, Wasilla

OPEN

Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge, Palmer/Wasilla (ADFG)

OPEN

Susitna Landing Campground, Willow (ADFG)

OPEN

Little Su Public Use Facility, Wasilla (ADFG)

OPEN



Kenai/Prince William Sound Area (Valdez and the Kenai Peninsula)

Lowell Point State Recreation Site, Seward

FILLED

Bing's Landing Campground, Kenai River Special Management Area, Sterling

FILLED

Bing's Landing Boat Launch, Kenai River Special Management Area, Sterling

FILLED

Funny River Campground, KRSMA, Sterling

FILLED

Izaak Walton Campground, Kenai River Special Management Area, Sterling

OPEN

Maintenance Host, Kenai River Special Management Area, Sterling

FILLED

Morgan's Landing Campground, KRSMA, Sterling (2 positions)

FILLED

The Pillars Boat Launch, Kenai River Special Management Area, Kenai (1 position)

FILLED

Cooper Landing Boat Launch, Kenai River SMA, Cooper Landing

FILLED

Kasilof River Boat Launch, Kasilof

FILLED

Crooked Creek State Recreation Site, Kasilof (1 position)

FILLED

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, Kasilof (2 positions)

FILLED

Clam Gulch State Recreation Area, Kasilof

FILLED

Ninilchik River Campground in Ninilchik State Recreation Area, Ninilchik

OPEN

Ninilchik View Campground in Ninilchik State Recreation Area, Ninilchik

FILLED

Deep Creek SRA, Ninilchik (1 position)

FILLED

Eagle Rock Boat Launch, Kenai Area (1 position)

OPEN

Worthington Glacier SRS, near Valdez

FILLED

Blueberry Lake SRS, near Valdez

FILLED



Kodiak Region

Buskin River State Recreation Site, Kodiak

FILLED

Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, Kodiak

OPEN

Pasagshak State Recreation Site, Kodiak

FILLED



Chugach Region (Anchorage Area)

Bird Creek Campground in Chugach State Park, Anchorage

OPEN

Bird Creek Campground Overflow in Chugach State Park, Anchorage

OPEN

McHugh Creek Picnic Area in Chugach State Park, Anchorage

OPEN

Eagle River Campground in Chugach State Park, Anchorage

OPEN

Eklutna Lake Campground in Chugach State Park, Anchorage

OPEN

Potter Marsh in Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Anchorage

FILLED



Southeast Region (Haines to Ketchikan)

Chilkat State Park, Haines

OPEN

Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area, Haines

OPEN

Settler's Cove State Recreation Site, Ketchikan

OPEN

Totem Bight State Historical Park, Ketchikan

OPEN

Eagle Beach State Recreation Area, Juneau

OPEN



Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

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Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
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(907) 269-8400