GAAR
Lower Campground
Free
Enjoy camping at Lower Campground in Gates of the Arctic with access to nearby trails and scenic views. 61 total sites. Restrooms: Flush Toilets - seasonal. Reserve your site in advance — fills quickly in summer. No camping fee required.
Fee Free
Toilets Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers Cold only - seasonal
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - limited
Camp Store No
Dump Station Yes
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
Reservations are required for all sites from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Off-season sites are first-come, first-served. Book at Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance.
Book on Recreation.gov →Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (911) 495-6707
Email: gaar_camping@nps.gov