Northern Nights Campground-Rv

Mile Post 188.7, Glenn Hwy #1, Glennallen, AK 99588, Glennallen, United States

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

Northern Nights Campground-Rv is a campground/RV stop in Glennallen, Alaska, located at Mile Post 188.7 on the Glenn Highway (#1). Public feedback indicates a solid overall reputation, with a 4.1/5 rating from 167 reviews. While the park-style setting appeals to road trippers, guest experiences vary depending on expectations for upkeep and site space.

Bathhouse & Facilities

Specific amenities are not formally documented, but guest reviews frequently single out the shower setup as unusually clean and well maintained. Restroom facilities are noted as available nearby for cleaning needs. At least some accommodations or units may not have running water, so plan on using shared facilities where applicable.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The campground sits close to several casual food options in Glennallen, including Sparks General Store (about 120 m away) and multiple restaurants within roughly a half-kilometer such as Ernesto's Mobile Grill, Ernesto's Latin Cuisine, and Tok Thai. For area orientation and regional information, Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center is about 11.7 km away. For air access, Chisana Airport is approximately 179 km away.

Food Nearby

Dining is primarily off-site, with a cluster of nearby quick stops and restaurants along the highway corridor. Options range from a general-store eatery (Sparks General Store) to Thai (Tok Thai), Mexican/Latin (Ernesto's Latin Cuisine), and familiar fast-casual (Subway about 2.16 km away). Copper River Coffee Co (about 2.34 km away) provides a nearby coffee stop.

Best for

Best suited to RV travelers and road trippers passing through Glennallen who prioritize a convenient Glenn Highway location and access to shared facilities. It can also work well for guests who value notably clean showers and friendly staff, as those are recurring review themes. Travelers seeking large, polished sites and a consistently curated park feel may want to set expectations accordingly based on mixed feedback about upkeep and site size.

Travel tips

Because at least some stays may involve no running water in the unit, confirm your setup in advance and plan to rely on nearby restroom/shower facilities as needed. For quick meals and basics, Sparks General Store is very close (about 120 m), with several additional restaurants within about 0.5 km. If you’re using Glennallen as a base for regional planning, the Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center is around 11.7 km away.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the shower and bathroom facilities, with multiple mentions of exceptional cleanliness and a well-kept shower setup. Friendly staff and a convenient location are also recurring positives. Negative feedback centers on the park feeling run down, small sites, and an untidy look in some areas due to personal belongings overflowing from long-term sites. A few guests also note that some accommodations may lack running water, with reliance on nearby shared restroom facilities.

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