Whittier, Alaska, grips visitors with the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, North America's longest highway passage, and Prince William Sound's jagged glaciers. RV travelers base here to kayak Blackstone Bay or fish halibut from Shotgun Cove. Our directory spotlights 14 parks, perfect launchpads for these raw coastal adventures.
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Whittier clings to Prince William Sound's rocky shore. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel bores 2.5 miles through solid mountain from the Seward Highway. Glacier cruises blast off from Whittier Harbor daily in summer. Hikers tackle the trail to Horseshoe Lake, a blue-green pool framed by peaks. Locals host the Whittier Mussel Festival each August, drawing seafood lovers to the dock.
Williwaw Campground fits big rigs with pull-through sites and drinking water, rates $15 to $33 nightly. Whittier Bay Campground draws groups and pet owners thanks to WiFi and spacious setups, $10 to $30 per night. Creekside Campground keeps it simple from $20. Black Bear Campground suits solo explorers. Whittier Parking & Camping offers dry camping basics starting at $20.
Whittier is known for the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and Prince William Sound glaciers. This tunnel, 2.5 miles long, alternates traffic hourly from Portage. Summer draws kayakers to Blackstone Bay and anglers to halibut hotspots off Shotgun Cove. Begich Towers looms as the town's quirky condo fortress.
Find RV parks like Williwaw Campground, Creekside Campground, and Whittier Bay Campground right in Whittier. Williwaw offers big rig pull-throughs near Williwaw Creek. Whittier Bay sits by the harbor with WiFi and pet sites. All cluster close to the tunnel exit for quick access.
Yes, Whittier Bay Campground explicitly allows pets alongside WiFi and group sites. It charges $10 to $30 nightly with pull-through spots. Other parks like Creekside may permit pets; call ahead to confirm policies amid the coastal setting.