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Russian River Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
83[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]

Russian River is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Chugach National Forest, Alaska[4]. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting between the Russian and Kenai Rivers, 110 miles south of Anchorage[5]. Its 83 listed sites are 50 standard nonelectric sites and 33 RV nonelectric sites[1]. Recreation.gov shows 83 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 50 that accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. The listing says fishing is a popular pastime here, and anglers need a State of Alaska fishing license[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 83
Site types[1] 50 standard nonelectric, 33 rv nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 49.5 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 83 sites, tent at 50 sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[9] 8 at most sites (8 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Russian River Campground?
Yes. Recreation.gov lists Russian River as reservable[2].
How long an RV fits at Russian River?
Recreation.gov lists 65 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3]. Limits vary by site, so check the site you want.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 12:00 PM[8].
Are the sites at Russian River nonelectric?
Recreation.gov lists all 83 sites as nonelectric, 50 standard and 33 for RVs[1].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites at Russian River: 50 standard nonelectric, 33 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Russian River can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Russian River: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 49.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Russian River is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Chugach National Forest, Alaska. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Russian River. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Russian River: 83 sites accept an RV or trailer and 50 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Russian River on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Russian River on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Russian River: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.