Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 25 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Chugach County, about 21 miles east of Valdez, Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site covers about 511 acres.
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking. For overnight stays there are 25 campsites (tent sites).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $25 |
Official wording
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site: Parking $5; Camping $25/site
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camping Limit - 15 days | 25 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
25 Campsites (see fee page) No RV size limit Camping Limit - 15 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHiking
Fishing
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site is located in spectacular Thompson Pass, 24 miles north of Valdez. The park is located at the large switchback before descending into Keystone Canyon. The high alpine lake offer excellent grayling fishing.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes Toilets - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 23 Richardson Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Valdez — about 21 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 61.1215, -145.6939
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Mile 25 of the Richardson Highway. Access by 1 mile side road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology