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Veebyes
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2023

Denali Hwy 8

After doing the usual roads & sights multiple times I think that this year really will be our last trip to Alaska. Said that three times before.

There are few roads, paved or maintained gravel, which have been missed but the Denali hwy is one of them. Thinking along the lines of a two day transit, east to west, & looking for suggestions for camping sites.

So far Google Earth, even using street view, has not yielded much.

We are 55'LOA so pulling out at any little siding is not going to work.

Suggestions?
  • MORSNOW's avatar
    MORSNOW
    Navigator III
    Feb 27, 2023
    There are a few larger gravel pits that many of us have stayed in over the years. Windy Creek and Veldez Mine roads are both near the Susitna River crossing and are popular camping spots. Windy Creek has a large level gravel pit, Veldez Mine road has pull throughs and pull outs. The only Campground with electric is Alpine Creek Lodge which is almost exactly at the halfway point of the highway. Pic is in the Windy Creek pit.

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