Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>King For a Day Campground offers a quiet, no-frills experience for travelers exploring the rugged beauty of the Copper River Valley. Positioned as a <strong>rustic basecamp</strong>, this park prioritizes a peaceful atmosphere over modern resort-style extras. It serves as a reliable place to rest, recharge, and enjoy the pristine Alaskan wilderness while maintaining proximity to the main highway route. Travelers will find a modest, functional space designed to accommodate the needs of those passing through.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in Copper Center, AK, the campground is surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscape of the interior. The location provides easy access to the <strong>Wrangell-St. Elias National Park</strong> and Preserve, making it a strategic stop for adventurers. You are immersed in a region defined by dramatic mountain views and expansive skies. The surrounding environment is naturally quiet, offering a true sense of place that captures the isolated and majestic spirit of the Alaskan backcountry.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The campground focuses on essential comforts for RV travelers. It provides <strong>water and electric hookups</strong> to ensure basic necessities are met during your stay. The sites are generally spacious enough to accommodate a variety of rigs, emphasizing a layout that respects personal space. While the park avoids heavy commercialization, it ensures that guests have a reliable, clean, and accessible spot to park their vehicles after a long day of navigating the Alaskan road systems.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities in the immediate vicinity. Visitors often head toward the <strong>Copper River</strong> for world-class fishing or take scenic drives to photograph the massive glaciers nearby. The area is also a gateway to local historical sites that highlight the rich cultural heritage of Copper Center. Whether you are interested in wildlife viewing, photography, or just exploring the vast wilderness, the campground provides a central starting point for these activities.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>King For a Day is best suited for <strong>independent travelers</strong> and road-trippers who value quiet nights and convenience over luxury amenities. It is an ideal stop for those visiting Wrangell-St. Elias who want a simple, stress-free environment. If you prefer a tranquil, nature-focused stay and are comfortable with a more traditional camping experience, this location is a perfect fit for your Alaskan adventure itinerary.</p>



King for a Day Campground is located in Copper Center, Alaska, and is the perfect spot for a family camping adventure. This campground offers a variety of amenities, including RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. The campground is situated on the banks of the Copper River, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife. The campground also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing, hiking, and biking. There is also a playground and a picnic area for families to enjoy. King for a Day Campground is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska.

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King For a Day Campground

Stay at King For a Day Campground in Copper Center, AK. A peaceful, rustic basecamp near Wrangell-St. Elias, perfect for travelers exploring the Alaskan wild.

King For a Day Campground in Copper Center, AK

WE had come up for a weekend, and left some items including cash that fell out of my friends pocket . Serita the owner,  called me, and told me, said she was coming in town and would drop them off to my work. The camp host Craig came over several times to check on us, and even gave me some of his own olive oil ( extra virgin, the GOOD stuff) to cook our fish. Jackson came by and checked on firewood, and they all smiled and made us feel very welcome.
Everything was just wonderful.
Thank you, we will be back,
Matt R.

What a great experience my family had! I was with my wife, her father and my parents. We stayed for four nights. Skyler and Serita, Craig, David, Jackson and all the rest of the staff are some of the kindest, generous and gracious people you’ll ever meet. After being out on a charter all day, and while still in all his gear, Skyler was patient enough to take the time to help us settle in and gave fishing technique advice to some of our less experienced fisherpersons in our family. Having a full hookup site was amazing, and also unheard of in the area. And the fact that there’s even showers and laundry there is very nice. Some have said that KFAD is geared towards men who love to fish, and that would be correct but it is also geared toward families in general and my wife and mother had the time of their lives, enjoyed live music and dancing. It was great to see people of all ages, including toddlers getting out and dancing. Potluck included fresh salmon, karaoke was awesome and the fireworks were incredible! What a pleasure to spend time with so many friendly, patriotic campers! It was safe, clean, and well worth the fee. You won’t regret visiting this slice of paradise, and you likely make friendships that will last for years. I know I did.

We stayed in one of the cabins. There was very little description on the website and no interior pictures of the cabin, but we took the risk. It was a place to sleep, but that’s about it. So much could be done to make these cabins better. The door hardly shut and there was no lock for when we would leave. I finally got a padlock after asking multiple staff. Meanwhile a drunk guy who over heard me asking for the lock, starts harassing me about having expensive stuff in there. Other things to note. There was only one working light bulb when we arrived, the mattresses were from 1950, no hot water and the whole place just felt like an after thought. We did catch a good number of fish, and didn’t let the conditions ruin our trip. But I’d suggest the owners consider some minor improvements at the very least. It wouldn’t take much effort.

The campground was not as described by the staff when I called ahead to book a site, no place to pitch our tent, small sites and no privacy. Turns out we didn't need a reservation because there were lots of empty spots. We asked for a refund and decided not to stay because there are much nicer accommodations for less money nearby.  they refused to refund our $50 - we had even paid extra for an additional tent. Won’t consider doing business here again or send anyone to them.  Reading through the reviews the patrons are clearly not open to suggestions or improvement and seem hostile in their reply. We live in Alaska and have minimal expectations, but prefer our "neighbors" don't act like this.

Trying to find the campground was a little difficult as there were no signs as we were coming from Copper Center. We took Google's word that we were going in the right direction and found it. The staff was very nice but our check in was not what we expected. We paid for a full hook up site back in January for our August arrival. When we got there, they said I owed them$50 and sent us down to the river to a back in site right on the river. We couldn't find any water or sewer but it had electrical on the wrong side. It also had a bunch of junk in the site. I called the phone number and they said that the site they put us in was electric only.  Then why did they charge me in January for a full hook up site? They said to come back to the office and they would find a spot for us. We were then put in a site right next to the deck where everyone hung out. At night you could hear all of the conversations on the deck. They said I needed to pay another $10 ($60 is what I paid in January so that made sense). It was a tight and odd area to back our 25 ft trailer in but with the help of another camper, we were able to get positioned. We got everything hooked up, cooked our dinner, and I was getting ready to go in the shower when one of the office staff knocked on our door and told us we needed to move because someone just arrived and they were to have that site. What??? Did they not know who was checking in that day and what site they had before they sent us to that site? I reserved a site in January so they knew we were coming. My husband told him it would take time to our everything away, unhook, remove sewer, etc. The staff member said he'd go talk to the other camper and see what they wanted to do. So while we are trying to put sift away inside so we could go get the outside done, he came back and said never mind, the other people were going to take the other site. What an unorganized mess that was!!! I think if we were to ever be in that area again, we will look elsewhere for a place to camp. Anything is better than what we went through. Of all the various campgrounds we stayed at over the 6 weeks we had been out traveling, this was the worse.

I would say this is more a camp for fisherman. We were just looking for a site for our RV’s! The bathroom were not clean and hardly sit down on the toilet without your knees hitting the door. The showers were nasty and they have 24 hour laundry but it’s locked up so you have to get a key from them and good luck on getting the correct time when they’re going to be openThey had  a phone number for calling after hours when I ask about doing laundry they said I can do it at eight in the morning to get key then! What’s the sense of 24 hour laundry if the washers and dryers are locked and I mean, literally they had locks on them! After walking around the park, seen some beautiful sites down by the river didn’t even know they had them! Had a good note. The Wi-Fi did work good they had a Wi-Fi room. I could upload some photos other than that would not recommend sorry.

The nicest people and the nicest campground! Everything about booking, checking in, staying, and checking out was perfect. Even the outhouses were immaculate. I've been in Fairbanks 33 years and this was the first time I've stayed with KFAD and I regret not booking sooner!! Probably calling tomorrow to book this weekend.

Extremely friendly campground. Camp host Craig was great and cooked some delicious salmon for the camp potluck. Fishing and Guide Jackson was great while we were there too! Caught my biggest fish to date while there.

My son and I did the 3 hours of fishing for Copper River Sockeye Salmon with a guide. Our guide was extremely helpful in teaching us how to “floss” for Sockeye. We had a great time and had several great Sockeye meals for our family with our catch. This is a good option if you are unfamiliar with fishing for Sockeye. Their price is much more reasonable than other local options. Plus, it’s only 3 hours… which is nice if you want to go fishing for Sockeye while in Alaska, but don’t want to spend an entire day fishing.

We have now stayed at full hook up sites and a cabin. I love this place, great views, super friendly staff, we still haven’t caught a fish here, but that doesn’t stop us from staying here. We love it, close to kayaking lakes, hiking trails and for me most of all the showers are very very clean with great water pressure. It’s not just a parking lot, it’s as natural and beautiful, not staked on top of each other.

Awesome spot right on the river. Staff went out of their way to accommodate us and we're very kind. We chartered a fishing guide, they provided gear and we landed 4 salmon quick. The campground is laid back, showers were the best we found on our 1000 mile loop. Got to hang out with bald eagles also. We will be bringing the kids next year.

I spent a little over a week in Alaska, visiting various spots for camping, fishing, and just all around fun.  King for a Day was by far the most fun that we had the entire time we were in Alaska (and we traveled over 1k miles through inland AK).  The owners and staff and incredibly personal and will go out of their way to make sure you get the most out of your trip. Incredibly reasonable rates, guaranteed successful salmon fishing (both raft and shore), welcoming and comfortable environment.  We are already planning out return trip and our plane hasn’t even left Alaska!  Thanks so much, Skylar and crew!  See you soon!

We went rafting and fishing had a great time.

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King For a Day Campground