Sunset View Campground-Green Lake Provincial Park, BC

This was our first stop in BC when we drove to Alaska this summer. It is off the main highway, maybe 10 km or so, but that means no road noise, and we thought it worth the extra time. It is a lovely, open campground among the aspens. Our campsite was quite spacious. Many sites are near the lake, the outhouses were very clean, and the hosts came around selling firewood. There is a small playground right on the lakeshore. My kids heard their first loon call here!

More info on this and other BC parks and campgrounds can be found here.

Chena River State Recreation Site - Fairbanks, AK

If you are spending a few days (or longer) exploring the Fairbanks area, this is a great urban campground. There is a perfect mix of sun and shade here, large campsites and a WiFi hotspot! When I say urban campground, I mean it. You will hear road noise, and the location is close to the airport, so planes fly over several times a day. But honestly, camping in town doesn't get any better than this. We tried an RV park for a day in order to do laundry and shower, and it was terrible!

This campground is within walking distance of 2 major grocery stores, laundromat (with showers!), coffee houses, the campus of University of Alaska, and more. It is right on the Chena River, and a day use area offers a large field, volleyball court and swings. Camping limit is 5 nights during the main summer season (too bad, since that means we must leave in 2 days!).

Click here for more info from the State of Alaska.