Valdez KOA Journey

Valdez KOA Journey | Alaska's premier campground and RV park. Chugach Mountain views, world-class salmon fishing, and Columbia Glacier adventures await. Just 5 miles from downtown Valdez.

Welcome to Valdez KOA Journey: Open May 21 through September 14, 2026Valdez KOA Journey is one of Alaska's most spectacular campgrounds and RV parks, set on 18 acres of wilderness at Mile 2 on the Richardson Highway in Valdez, Alaska. Surrounded by 360° views of the Chugach Mountains and bordered by a crystal-clear salmon-bearing creek, our Veteran-owned campground is the perfect basecamp for exploring everything Prince William Sound and Southcentral Alaska has to offer.

Ways to Stay: Whether you're arriving in a Class A motorhome or pitching a tent under the Alaskan sky, Valdez KOA Journey has a site for you.
Choose from:

• Full Hookup Pull Through RV Sites: 30- & 50-amp, water and sewer, pull-throughs available, big rig friendly up to 100 feet
  
• Back-In RV Sites: spacious and private, with stunning Chugach Mountain views
  
• RV Rentals: on-site 19ft and 45ft units fully set up and ready, no rig required
  
• Deluxe Cabins: fully equipped with private bath, mini fridge, microwave, and mountain views
  
• Glamping Tents: Alaska-style glamping set amongst the pines; 4-person tent (queen bed, queen sofa bed, electric fireplace & heater, covered deck, gas fire pit) and 2-person Woody Junior (2 twin beds, electric heater, front porch)
  
• Tent Sites: spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables, right on the creek
  

Campground Amenities: Every guest at Valdez KOA Journey enjoys access to all the amenities we have to offer - the fastest streaming Wi-Fi in Alaska, our on-site camp store stocked with firewood, fishing supplies, and essentials, coin-operated laundry facilities, and a 24-hour bathhouse. Our friendly staff are on hand daily and are happy to share their favorite local fishing spots, glacier tour recommendations, and tips for making the most of your Alaska adventure.

What to Do in Valdez, Alaska: Valdez KOA Journey puts you at the heart of one of the most diverse outdoor destinations in North America:

• World-Class Fishing: Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery is just 1 mile away, offering exceptional silver and pink salmon fishing in season (July–August). The Crooked Creek salmon spawning area is also nearby at the US Forest Service Information Center. Halibut charters depart daily from the Valdez small boat harbor.
  
• Columbia Glacier Tours: One of Alaska's most accessible tidewater glaciers, just a short boat tour from Valdez. Daily tours are available from the harbor, with regular sightings of harbor seals, sea otters, and humpback whales. Helicopter tours are also available to witness the immense beauty of this tidewater glacier as it carves its way through the Chugach Mountains, with massive icebergs floating in Prince William Sound.
  
• Prince William Sound: Sea kayaking, whale watching, and sport fishing charters all depart from Valdez, the gateway to one of Alaska's most pristine marine environments.
  
• Scenic Drives & Hiking: Keystone Canyon and Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site are both within 30 minutes of the campground. The Richardson Highway itself is one of Alaska's most celebrated scenic drives.
  

Book Now & Reserve Early: Valdez KOA Journey is open seasonally from late May through mid-September. Peak dates fill fast, so we recommend reserving early to secure your preferred site type.

Whether you're a first-time visitor to the Last Frontier or a returning Alaska camper who knows exactly what Valdez has to offer, Valdez KOA Journey is ready for you.