Primitive sites have no hookups and often no water, just a cleared spot, a fire ring, and quiet. They are the closest thing to dispersed camping with a designated site, and they suit small rigs, vans, and tents best.

See every listing in the state on the Alaska RV parks page, or browse primitive campgrounds across the whole country.

Primitive & Backcountry Camping in Alaska

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All primitive campgrounds in Alaska

Echo Bend Established Campsites

Heritage Falls Campsite North

Heritage Falls Campsite South

Icicle Creek Backcountry Campsite

Twin Falls North Campsite

Twin Falls South Campsite

Backcountry Campsite

Backcountry Campsites

Backcountry Campsites

Carl's Camp

Clear Creek Backcountry Campsites

Raven Gorge Backcountry Campsites

Shotgun Cove Campsites

Thunder Creek Campsites

McKinley Camp

Grace Ridge North Campsite

Kayak Beach Yurt

Quarry Beach Yurt

Mary SW (reported)

Canyon City

High Canyon

Pleasant Camp

Sheep Camp

Possum Creek Camp

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