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#1 Thompson Pass, Richardson Highway<\/p><\/figure>

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#2 Valdez: Copper Ave Training Dike<\/p><\/figure>

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#2 Valdez: Copper Ave Training Dike<\/p><\/figure>

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#3 Matanuska Glacier Riverside (Spot 1)<\/p><\/figure>

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#4 Matanuska Glacier Riverside (Spot 2)<\/p><\/figure>

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#5 Turnagain Arm: Bore Tide Viewing Spot #5<\/p><\/figure>

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#5 Turnagain Arm: Bore Tide Viewing Spot #5<\/p><\/figure>

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#6 Portage: Tangle Pond<\/p><\/figure>

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#6 Portage: Tangle Pond<\/p><\/figure>

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#7 Hope Point Road Turnout<\/p><\/figure>

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#8 Kenai Peninsula: Tern Lake<\/p><\/figure>

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#8 Kenai Peninsula: Tern Lake<\/p><\/figure>

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#9 Trail Lake Viewpoint & Parking<\/p><\/figure>

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#9 Trail Lake Viewpoint & Parking<\/p><\/figure>

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#10 Seward Highway Parking<\/p><\/figure>

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#11 Seward: Exit Glacier Special Use Area<\/p><\/figure>

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Bonus Stop: Seward Waterfront Park (Iditarod Campground)<\/p><\/figure>

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Bonus Stop: Seward Waterfront Park (Iditarod Campground)<\/p><\/figure>

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Bonus Stop: Seward Waterfront Park (Iditarod Campground)<\/p><\/figure>

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Bonus Stop: Seward Waterfront Park (Resurrection RV Campground)<\/p><\/figure>

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#12 Hatcher Pass<\/p><\/figure>

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#12 Hatcher Pass<\/p><\/figure>

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#12 Hatcher Pass<\/p><\/figure>

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Bonus Stop: Sunshine Creek Free Campground<\/p><\/figure>

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#13 Denali: Nenana River Viewpoint<\/p><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Welcome to Alaska! If you are reading this guide, it means you are either planning a trip to Alaska…or you are already there! This guide is for adventurous vanlifers or RV travelers who love to skip the RV park and camp in wild places surrounded by epic scenery. You also might find our Guide to RV Travel in Alaska<\/a> helpful, especially if you are open to staying in official campgrounds as well as wild camping spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Are We?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cora & Jos\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Howdy! We have been living in our converted school bus for four years now! We have traveled across the USA, Baja Mexico, and Canada. Wild camping is our jam, <\/em>and we spent two years in Alaska. Needless to say, we have a few tricks up our sleeves!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First…What is<\/em> Wild Camping?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wild campsite is anywhere a vehicle is allowed (by law and by the local community) to park or camp for free, for a designated amount of time. For us, wild camping is where it’s at<\/em>. Luckily there are a lot of places to wild camp in Alaska!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How We Find Wild Camping Spots in Alaska<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How did we find all of these epic spots? One answer. iOverlander<\/a>! This free app has been our secret weapon throughout the Art We There Yet project. It takes just a little getting used to, but it is a treasure trove of info on where to find campsites, dump stations, propane, laundromats, you name it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your go-to for finding paid campgrounds is The Dyrt<\/a>. The Dyrt also lists free and wild camping spots, but you need to pro subscription for that ($36 per year). If you do not like bouncing between apps, then maybe a pro subscription<\/a> to The Dyrt is for you. But if you don’t mind shuffling between apps, then use iOverlander! We love <\/em>it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This\u00a0page contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links<\/em>. This helps us provide these guides to you for free!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WILD CAMPING ETIQUETTE NOTE: <\/strong>It’s sad that this needs saying, but it does. Don’t dump trash, gray water, or (shudder) black water at any<\/em> of these wild camping spots. Not only is that just bad for the environment, it can tick off locals and get the whole place marked as “no camping”. In short, by being that guy, you ruin the fun for everyone and give wild campers a bad rap. So yep…don’t do it! Practice leave no trace. If you are not sure where you can find dump stations, check out our Guide for RV Travel in Alaska<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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