Campgrounds and RV parks near Cordova, AK

Cordova sits on Orca Inlet at the eastern edge of Prince William Sound, backed by the Chugach National Forest and the Copper River Delta. No roads connect Cordova to the rest of Alaska's highway system, so an RV reaches the town only by the Alaska Marine Highway ferry or by air. The Alaska Marine Highway sailing calendar is typically released in late winter and varies by year, and vehicle deck space for RVs is limited on the sailings that serve Cordova. Because of the ferry-only access, most RV travelers plan a two-part trip: park-and-explore days in Cordova itself, and drive-in RV camping near Valdez, the next ferry stop across Prince William Sound. On the Cordova side, options are limited to a city-run camper park and free U.S. Forest Service pullouts and gravel sites along the Copper River Highway and Power Creek Road. On the Valdez side of the ferry, Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site, Valdez KOA Journey, Bayside RV Park, Valdez RV Park, and Eagles Rest RV Park anchor the road-accessible camping options that pair naturally with a Cordova ferry itinerary.

Ferry reservations should be the first booking. The Alaska Marine Highway sailing schedule is typically released in late winter, and vehicle space for RVs sells out quickly for peak summer sailings between Whittier, Cordova, and Valdez. For U.S. Forest Service campgrounds and cabins in the Chugach National Forest and Copper River Delta area, reservations are made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, and are recommended for summer stays. Cordova's city-run camper park is reserved directly through the City of Cordova. Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site is managed by Valdez Adventure Alliance under permit from Alaska State Parks; sites can be reserved online, with some sites held as first-come, first-served on arrival. Private parks including Valdez KOA Journey, Bayside RV Park, Valdez RV Park, and Eagles Rest RV Park book directly through each operator's website.