Tangle Lakes Campground

Overview

Tangle Lakes Campground, located at MP 21.5 of the north side of the Denali Highway, is situated within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor and the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District boundary where over 10,000 years of human use have been documented. The campground provides 45 accessible campsites and 4 walk-in sites and is equipped with water pumps, toilets and a boat launch.

The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip.

The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.

Recreation

https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska 

Facilities

https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska 

Natural Features

This BLM-maintained campground sits amid the Tangle Lakes, a series of long, narrow lakes. This is a designated put-in for the 30-mile-long Delta National Wild and Scenic River float trip. There are moose and caribou in the area, many hunters use this as a base camp during the fall hunting season.

Nearby Attractions

The campground rests amid a series of long, narrow lakes known as the Tangle Lakes that are connected by the Tangle River and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The boat launch provides access to the lakes and is also the designated put-in for the popular 30-mile Delta Wild & Scenic River float trip.

The Tangle Ridge Hiking Trail (for non-motorized use only) extends out of the campground and provides a 360 degree view of the stunning landscape.https://www.blm.gov/visit/denali-highway 

https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2021-08/PublicRoom_Alaska_Denali-Hwy-Brochure.pdf 

Photos

Tangle Lakes Campground
Tangle Lakes Campground
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Tangle Lakes Foot Trail
Tangle Lakes Foot Trail
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Tangle Lakes Campground
Tangle Lakes Campground
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Tangle Lakes Campground
Tangle Lakes Campground
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Tangle Lakes Foot Trail
Tangle Lakes Foot Trail
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Tangle Lakes Campground
Tangle Lakes Campground
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Phone

Email

Addresses

PO Box 147
Glennallen
Alaska
99588

Geographic Coordinates

63.0518401, -146.0073548

Fees

FEE DESCRIPTION:

  • $15/night for regular, $6/night for walk-in site
  •  All sites are on a first come first serve basis. 
  • The Tangle Lakes Campground opening and closing dates are weather dependent and may vary from season to season. May 30th Memorial Day through the first week in September (Labor Day) is typically when the site is accessible and open to the public.
  • No fee for Delta Wild and Scenic River use.