Eight of the nation’s 63 national parks are in Alaska, with Denali National Park being the most famous. It contains the highest mountain in North America, Mount Denali. Even though it might seem an inhospitable place, Alaska is home to many glamping facilities that feature both comfortable accommodations and picturesque scenery to enjoy. You can fish, hunt, hike, and see magnificent wildlife. It’s possible to climb glaciers as well as mountains, and you can even take dogsled expeditions from major cities like Anchorage and Fairbanks. If you’re truly adventurous, then you can travel by plane north of the Arctic Circle and explore wondrous locations like Utqiagvik. From March 10 until Aug. 2, the sun never sets in Utqiagvik, and from Nov. 18 until Jan. 23, it never rises.
Top Glamping Sites in Alaska
Alaska Bear Camp
Alaska Bear Camp is not your run-of-the-mill glamping location. The only way to get there is by plane. You’ll board a charter flight in Homer and then fly across Cook Inlet to begin a bear immersion adventure. The accommodations are comfortable, and the food is all locally sourced. You’ll be able to see and photograph both brown bears and grizzly bears from the safety of the campground and then retire to your comfortable heated tent that rests upon a solid cedar base.
Alpenglow Luxury Camping
When you stay at Alpenglow Luxury Camping, you can soak your tired bones in a handcrafted cedar hot tub before retiring for the evening to your fabulous tent that faces either Matanuska Glacier or the nearby mountains. You can enjoy the complimentary breakfast in bed and marvel as the sunlight plays across the ice of the glacier. Each tent has its own private deck with two Muskoka chairs, and from any tent, it’s just a short walk to the common area. Alpenglow Luxury Camping is 97 miles east of Anchorage.
Glacier Nalu
Join the Glacier Nalu staff on a tour of Mendenhall Glacier or other sites around Juneau. Rent a bike from this campground’s office to explore the nearby area on your own. Sea kayaks and paddleboards are also available to rent if you want to explore the water. Complimentary beverages are available in the office. Plan your outdoor adventures in the gazebo with its outdoor barbecuing facilities. The tents at this glamping site are comfortable and sit on wooden decks to keep you off the cold ground. Glacier Nalu is right in the capital of Alaska, Juneau.
Moose River Resort
Camp on the Moose River’s banks at Moose River Resort near Sterling. Enjoy the fabulous mountain scenery while soaking in the hot tub. Fish in the river, and let the resort staff clean, smoke, and prepare your catch to take home with you. There are only four sites, so you can easily feel like you have the place all to yourself.
Denali Park Village
Combine a tour of Denali National Park and glamping when you stay at Denali Park Village. Many of the sites are located right on the river’s edge. See the bears, moose, and other wildlife from your campsite. Then, go on the 62-mile Tundra Wilderness Tour with the campground staff to see Stony Hill Overlook. Fine dining awaits you at the end of a day spent whitewater rafting, hiking, or touring Denali National Park.
Where to Glamp in Alaska
Aside from excursions by ship, aircraft, or even dogsled, road travel north of Fairbanks is extremely limited. Even the road that goes to the Arctic Circle is fraught unless you’re quite experienced driving in winter in the toughest conditions. In the southern parts of the state, the glamping opportunities are almost all on the major highways into and around Anchorage, Homer, and Seward.
What to Bring When Glamping in Alaska
• Cold-weather gear, from regular clothing to parkas, mittens, goggles, and masks
• Battery-operated, waterproof GPS with extra batteries
• A cell phone signal booster
• A satellite phone if you plan to head into the deep North
• A stargazing telescope
• Sturdy boots and a durable backpack
• A book about safety in the Alaskan wilderness
• Plenty of water and food for your RV
• If you plan to climb, rock-climbing and ice-climbing gear
• Hand warmers
• Light clothing for daylight activities during the summer
• A list of all the medications and other medical needs for everyone in your group
Alaska’s glamping opportunities are both unique and marvelous. From mingling with grizzly bears to scaling a glacier, you and your family or friends will enjoy the experience. You can look forward to concluding a day of adventure by relaxing in a hot tub and then dining on the freshest seafood imaginable. Because driving to Alaska is such a long journey, many people will travel to Alaska another way and then rent an RV once they arrive. That’s an outstanding way to enjoy a glamping trip to Alaska. It’ll be good to have RVshare on your side as you plan your trip. Discover more camping options in Alaska.
