Bureau of Land Management · Alaska
Brushkana Creek Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Alaska, United States
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 10
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,493 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Delta Wild and Scenic River
- Nearest town
- Glennallen
- Address
- PO Box 147, Glennallen , AK, 99588
- Phone
- N/A
- Activities
- Hiking, Photography, Picnicking
About
Overview
Brushkana Creek Campground is located at MP 104.5 along the Denali Highway.
The 22-unit camping area with fire rings and picnic tables also provides three double vaulted accessible toilets, numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, potable water, trails, picnic area with shelter, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site. This site is mostly utilized during the snow free season, May through September. Winter physically closes the campground road access, and it is only reached by foot, dog sled or snowmachine.
Its location along the Denali Highway has made it a destination for travelers along the gravel road connecting Paxson to Cantwell. Brushkana Creek and Tangle Lakes Campgrounds are the only developed, public campground facilities along the 135-mile road.
Recreation
https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/alaska
Facilities
Brushkana Creek Campground is located at MP 104.5 along the Denali Highway.
The 22-unit camping area with fire rings and picnic tables also provides three double vaulted accessible toilets, numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, potable water, trails, picnic area with shelter, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site. This site is mostly utilized during the snow free season, May through September. Winter physically closes the campground road access, and it is only reached by foot, dog sled or snowmachine.
Its location along the Denali Highway has made it a destination for travelers along the gravel road connecting Paxson to Cantwell. Brushkana Creek and Tangle Lakes Campgrounds are the only developed, public campground facilities along the 135-mile road.
Natural Features
The Denali Highway offers some of the most spectacular scenery and recreational opportunities in Alaska. For those with a heart for adventure and a little extra time, the highway is an historic and archaeological glimpse of the Last Frontier – wild landscapes in all directions. With planning, an abundance of camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking opportunities can be yours.https://www.blm.gov/documents/alaska/public-room/brochure/denali-highway-points-interest-brochure
Nearby Attractions
Brushkana Creek Campground is located at MP 104.5 along the Denali Highway.
The 22-unit camping area with fire rings and picnic tables also provides three double vaulted accessible toilets, numerous bear-proof trash receptacles and food lockers, parking for vehicles and trailers, potable water, trails, picnic area with shelter, and interpretive panels dispersed throughout the site. This site is mostly utilized during the snow free season, May through September. Winter physically closes the campground road access, and it is only reached by foot, dog sled or snowmachine.
Its location along the Denali Highway has made it a destination for travelers along the gravel road connecting Paxson to Cantwell. Brushkana Creek and Tangle Lakes Campgrounds are the only developed, public campground facilities along the 135-mile road.https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/Maps_GeoPDF_Alaska_Denali_Highway.pdf
Fees
All sites are on a first come first served basis. Fee's per night=$20 for over night use
Campground opening and closing dates are weather dependent and may vary from season to season. Generally Memorial Day through the first week of September (LaborDay) is typically when the site is accessible to the public.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -1° | -37° | 33° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 12° | 2° | -24° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 14° | 2° | -26° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 31° | 20° | -16° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 46° | 34° | 25° | 63° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 44° | 35° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 59° | 48° | 41° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 54° | 44° | 36° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 47° | 38° | 29° | 58° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 29° | 19° | 2° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 12° | 2° | -27° | 37° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 9° | -2° | -32° | 34° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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