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>Valdez Glacier Campground is a municipal park managed by the City of Valdez, offering a serene basecamp for those visiting the dramatic landscapes of Alaska. Unlike commercial RV resorts, this location focuses on providing an authentic, <strong>nature-focused experience</strong> surrounded by the Chugach Mountains. It is a quintessential stop for travelers looking to reconnect with the wilderness while maintaining access to the essential services found within the nearby port town of Valdez.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated just a few miles from the main town center, the campground is positioned in a lush, wooded setting that captures the rugged beauty of the Alaskan interior. The park is characterized by its <strong>proximity to glacial views</strong> and expansive wilderness, making it feel remote despite its convenient accessibility. The cooling influence of the surrounding glaciers and mountain air creates a refreshing environment, perfect for those seeking to escape the heat during the height of the summer season.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The campground offers basic but functional facilities designed for the self-contained traveler. Visitors will find <strong>spacious, wooded sites</strong> that provide a sense of privacy often missing in high-density RV parks. While the park is more rustic in nature, it includes essential amenities such as potable water, vault toilets, and fire pits at each site. The grounds are well-maintained, prioritizing the natural forest aesthetic over excessive development or elaborate resort-style infrastructure.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Adventure seekers will find this location ideal for exploring the natural wonders of the Prince William Sound area. The <strong>Valdez Glacier Lake</strong> is a short distance away, offering opportunities for photographers and hikers to witness icebergs floating in crystal-clear water. Fishing, sea kayaking, and glacier tours are the primary draws for the region. Additionally, the park serves as a convenient jumping-off point for those wanting to explore the town’s rich maritime history and local seafood markets.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This campground is perfect for <strong>independent RVers and tent campers</strong> who value atmosphere and scenery over luxury amenities like full hookups or cable TV. It is an excellent choice for nature lovers, photographers, and hikers who prefer a quieter environment and a more authentic Alaskan experience. If you are looking for a peaceful basecamp to relax after a long day of sightseeing in the Chugach Mountains, this park will certainly meet your needs.</p>



Valdez Glacier Campground City Park is located in the beautiful city of Valdez, Alaska. This campground is situated on the shore of the Valdez Glacier, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including RV and tent sites, picnic tables, fire pits, and a playground. There are also restrooms and showers available for campers. The campground is open year-round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and explore the area.

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Valdez Glacier Campground (City Park)

Discover Valdez Glacier Campground in Valdez, AK. Enjoy a peaceful, nature-focused RV experience near stunning glaciers and the Prince William Sound.

Valdez Glacier Campground: RV Camping in Valdez, AK

A decent basic campground.  The showers and toilets were basic concrete and old, but worked okay.  The maintenance and upkeep was a little bit weak, but not too bad.  A good selection of  sites with and without tree cover.  I would stay again.

Gorgeous campground but unfortunately, we could not get access to the waterfall as a large group of campers took it over, despite the No Camping signs. Staff did nothing about it.

Campground is in the Forrest with a pretty waterfall. We Love staying here. If you tent bring a big tarp to hang out under. You can tie it to the trees there. They have a few cabins and some spots with hookups. Most are off grid camping.
We now bring our little motorhome. 🚌

Very budget friendly place to rest your eyes for a few hours to refuel for all of the other adventures you’re going to be experiencing while in Valdez!
There is a glacier park very close that you can go see, the proximity is amazing!
The campground is a little outside of Valdez proper, but it’s a pretty short drive.
Showers and bathrooms on premises, which could be maintained a bit better, but you get exactly what you pay for. By all means not a bad place.
They even let you drink beers here!

They have reservable RV sites for non military personnel.  The one we reserved had power but no water at the site. We were there for 2 days and never saw a host.
Sites are tucked away and have trees around them . There are 4 private stall showers that are shockingly basic but do have hot water, rarely  had toilet  paper and are not cleaned regularly.

Normally stay at a campsite or RV site here however, our guest are not outdoorsy people therefore booked a cabin. It was clean and the mattresses weren’t too bad, if you plan on being in the cabin, bring some chairs. There are several outlets and had two forms of heating.

We stayed in a cabin - it was great!!!  Perfect for our short weekend there!! The 4 cabins are Military or disabled veterans only. The campground does have 80 first come first serve camping spots.  We saw 4 showers, and several toilets around the whole campground.  I will definitely be back!!!!

Love the sites! They are very tucked away and private! It’s cute, it’s quiet, and the camp host is very kind. The first come first serve sites have no hook ups but the campgrounds offer water, dump stations, showers and restrooms. It’s also only six minutes from Glacier View Park. We will definitely come back here!

We ended up leaving and went to RV park downtown with full service, clean showers/bathrooms and WiFi for $20 more/night.  Unfortunately MWR wouldn’t refund the unused night even though the park seemed to be at less than 40% capacity so note the cancellation policy.

Also No cell service here.  RV spots were too small, and very overgrown with brush, so if you don’t need electric, I’d suggest getting a “tent” spot which were much bigger, less overgrown, and still allowed plenty of room to park your rig.  Lots of bugs, bring spray.  No toilet paper in bathrooms.  Has potable water hose to fill up RV and a RV sewage dump which was helpful.

Rented an electric site for the travel trailer for 4 nights and loved this facility. There is thick foliage between sites that offer privacy. Sites are level and gravel. There are vault toilets throughout and a shower house with 4 individual shower/toilet stalls that were well stocked and had hot water. We’ll be back for sure!

Beautiful campground, right down the road from Valdez Glacier and 7 minutes from downtown. We will be staying here for all future trips.

Lots of bathrooms, nicer restrooms with showers at the entrance. The camp sites are nice and spaced out.

We really enjoyed our stay at the campground! It was clean and fairly quiet, and the tent site was larger than expected.  The outhouse closest to us were not not well maintained however.  We would definitely stay there again.

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Valdez Glacier Campground (City Park)