USDA Forest Service · Alaska
Black Bear Campground
USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK BEAR CAMPGROUND RD (NFSR 4700230) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Chugach National Forest
- Nearest town
- Anchorage
- Address
- AK
- Activities
- <p> Licenses and Regulations are available through <a href="http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/">Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).</a></p> , <p> Wildlife include black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, snowshoe hare, spruce grouse and ptarmigan. Goats can be seen on the peaks in the area. Hunting is regulated, permits available. Fishing is nonexistant in the area near this campground.</p> <p> Campground is located near Portage creek, which provides Class II whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks.</p>
About
Black Bear Campground is open. Beginning May 18, 2019 fees will be charged and services available.
During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees. Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable.
A small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping (RV's not recommended) and tents.
12 sites. Vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers. Not included: running water, electricity, dump station, or wood. $14/night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 26° | -2° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 25° | 2° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 30° | 22° | 2° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 37° | 31° | 4° | 46° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 44° | 38° | 33° | 59° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 56° | 45° | 39° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 58° | 49° | 42° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 57° | 49° | 41° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 53° | 46° | 38° | 68° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 40° | 34° | 14° | 51° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 25° | 1° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 23° | -4° | 40° | 9 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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