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Bear Paw Camper Park
Overview
Overview
Bear Paw Camper Park serves as a central hub for travelers exploring the scenic beauty of Valdez, Alaska. This park offers a comfortable setting for those looking to experience the rugged charm of the Chugach Mountains while enjoying essential conveniences. It is widely recognized as a big-rig friendly destination that provides a stable home base during your Alaskan adventure. The park maintains a straightforward, welcoming atmosphere that prioritizes accessibility and functionality for visitors navigating the challenging Alaskan terrain.
Location & Surroundings
Situated within the town of Valdez, the park places guests right in the heart of one of Alaska's most stunning coastal landscapes. You will find yourself surrounded by towering peaks and the nearby waters of Prince William Sound. The location is ideally positioned for easy access to local markets and dining, yet it retains a quiet environment. The dramatic mountain backdrop provides an immediate sense of place that defines the authentic Alaskan wilderness experience for every traveler.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed to handle the needs of modern RVers by providing full hookups at many sites, which simplifies the experience after long drives through remote highways. Guests can take advantage of clean shower facilities and laundry services to keep gear in top shape. The layout allows for convenient navigation, ensuring that even larger vehicles can maneuver into their spots with ease. Reliable connectivity and maintained grounds make it a practical choice for longer stays in the region.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Valdez is a gateway to incredible natural wonders, and staying at this park puts you close to major excursion points. Visitors often prioritize glacier viewing tours by boat or guided fishing trips that depart from the nearby harbor. Hiking trails range from casual walks along the shoreline to challenging mountain climbs that offer panoramic views of the sound. Being in town also allows for easy visits to local museums and historical sites that highlight the area's rich maritime history.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is best suited for RVers who value a central location and functional amenities over luxury resort features. It is a fantastic choice for anglers, outdoor photographers, and road-trippers who need a reliable stop after traversing the Richardson Highway. If your goal is to spend your days exploring glaciers and coastal waters, the convenience of having your home base situated right in town makes this an excellent, stress-free choice for your Alaskan itinerary.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Mick Williams
We stayed here in August. We followed our GPS straight into the middle of town and right to the campground. Check-in at the office was quick, and we pulled into Pull-through Site 43 with FHUs (30 AMP). The campground was essentially a large gravel parking lot with sparse patches of grass and weeds between a mix of pull-through and back-in sites. While the sites were very close together, the spectacular mountain views in every direction made this CG special. The utilities were well placed in the center of the long pad, allowing us to drop the patio on our 40’ toy hauler and still park our F450. Water pressure was steady at about 50 PSI, and each site had a small picnic table. Connectivity was mixed: 4 bars on Verizon extended network, 3 bars on T-Mobile (sometimes workable), and above-average campground WiFi. With no trees on-site, Starlink had a clear shot from the roof, though placing it on the ground wasn’t practical with other rigs and vehicles moving about. The domestic rabbits that roam all over Valdez were an unexpected and fun addition to our stay. We usually don’t choose in-town campgrounds, but Bear Paw worked well for us. Its location made it easy to explore everything Valdez had to offer, and the surrounding mountain views made the close sites and gravel lot worthwhile.
James “James Andresen” Andresen
Clean, sites level, water,sewer and electric on site and convient. Laundry and showers are very good. 2 minutes walk to fishing docks. Safeway grocery store 2 blocks behind the park. Very walkable.
Christy
This FHU RV park is right in the middle of Valdez, making most everywhere walkable. I thought that would make it noisy but it’s not at all! The bathrooms and showers are dated but very clean, free (we’ve seen so many charge for showers in Alaska) and unlimited (another thing we’ve seen in Alaska.) The laundry facility is very clean and large, with 8 washers and 6 dryers. $3 token to wash for 25 minutes and $3 token for thirty minutes of dry time. The sites are close and it is a gravel parking lot, typical for many in-town rv parks in Alaska. The staff are friendly and helpful and it is well-maintained. Your money is well-spent at Bear Paw.
Luci Di Giovanna
Couldn't have asked for a perfect location to enjoy our RV staycation at Bear Paw RV Park in Valdez! So close to the marina docks & restaurants. We especially enjoyed our daily strolls on the boardwalk with our PAWkids! There is nothing greater than to be enveloped & wrapped with mountains all around us! 🏞🏔🐾🌲⚓️🛥⛴️🫎🐻🦦🦅🐇
Melinda Mercer
Bear Paw RV Park is located in a good area. They were very very nice. The bathroom were older but decent and had amazing water pressure. (I wish their shower curtains were cleaner.) They had full hookups, level lots, and easy to navigate through the parks. It was a no frills RV Park but I would return.