Camping along the Alaska Ferry Route
We're planning a northbound Alaska Ferry trip with our truck camper next May. We want to get off for a few days at least at Ketchikan and Juneau. We'd prefer to stay at the public campgrounds (Fores...
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I can't speak specifically to Ketchikan and Juneau. But, generally speaking in May on the Alaska road system, there is no problem getting into public campgrounds. Holiday weekend can be an exception. Or, arriving late on a Friday night is a "maybe". Commercial parks on the MAINLAND start opening up between May 1 & May 15. Some of the public campgrounds will not be "open" that time of year, but by that it means they're not CHARGING. Near me, the gates are always open. Just don't charge "pre season." I know that's not exactly what you asked, but hope it helps if you're coming further north.
