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Access Site AK

Paxson Lake Campground

Paxson Lake

Source: alaska_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago

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City: Paxson, AK
County: Copper River Census Area
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 62.87990636, -145.52915071
VFHC+X8 Paxson, AK, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Gulkana River at Sourdough AK 15.4 mi away
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PHELAN Creek Near PAXSON AK 15.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Gulkana River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III Upstream from here (10.5 mi from take-out) 1. Summit Lake to Paxson Lake
5.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Paxson Lake offers a convenient boat ramp access point for paddlers, anglers, and boaters. Located at mile 175 on the Richardson Highway, the Paxson Lake Campground provides a boat launch along the shore of the lake. The campground has 45 sites, including 2 accessible sites and 5 walk-in sites near the water.

The boat ramp allows easy access to launch canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats onto Paxson Lake. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, with visitors reporting success catching trout and other species from the shore as well as by boat. For those interested in exploring the broader waterways, the boat ramp also provides a starting point to float the main branch of the nearby Gulkana Wild and Scenic River. Campers can enjoy easy access to the lake for swimming, boating, and other water-based activities during their stay at the campground.
Amenities
parking
restrooms