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Black Bear Campground

RV park · National forest in Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. Run by US Forest Service.

12Campsites
1.7 miTo Portage Lake

At a glance

OperatorUS Forest Service
Campsites12
Site types12 standard, no electric
Electric hookupsNo
RVs welcomeYes
Dump stationNo
Wi-FiNo
FeeYes
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/camping-cabins/re
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Black Bear Campground

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Wildlife viewing includes moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles, and salmon.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Black Bear Campground is in Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.