Big Lake North State Recreation Area
The park entrance is 3.2 miles from Big Lake. Campsites cost $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Day use costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ). Big Lake North State Recreation Area is a state park in Alaska.
Big Lake North State Recreation Area map
Big Lake North State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
- Entry to Big Lake North State Recreation Area costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ).
- Big Lake North State Recreation Area is 3.2 miles from Big Lake.
- Yes, Big Lake North State Recreation Area is open to swimming at Big Lake North State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Big Lake North State Recreation Area is 3.2 miles from Big Lake.
- Showers available
Camping at Big Lake North State Recreation Area
Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
What to see
- State recreation area Designation in agency park name
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
Swimming
- Big Lake North State Recreation Area
Fishing and water
Big Lake fishing (0.8 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
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- usgs.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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