Proposal for Russian River campground

Picture of a Norseman still operating as a charter in Cooper Landing, Alaska.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Forest Service is proposing to reconstruct portions of the infrastructure at Russian River Campground near Cooper Landing, AK. We are starting an environmental assessment and would like to understand your comments or concerns with these proposed actions. By early next week we will have a letter with maps loaded onto the Chugach National Forest website.

f you have more questions about the project, please contact:

• John Eavis: 288-7701
• Karen Kromrey (after June 23): 288-7745. 

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2012 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available Beginning December 1

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Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2012 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park's four largest campgrounds on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Reservations will be available by phone, on-line, fax, and mail.

Approximately 65% of the shuttle bus seats and 100% of the campsites in the Riley Creek, Savage River, Teklanika River, and Wonder Lake campgrounds can be reserved in advance. The remaining tickets are made available for advance or walk-in reservations two days before the travel date. The Riley Creek, Savage River, and Teklanika River Campgrounds are open for tents and RVs, but the Wonder Lake Campground is tents only. Hookups are not available in any of the park's campgrounds.

The shuttle bus system is designed to provide transportation into the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve for visitors who wish to view the park's scenery and wildlife, access campgrounds, go hiking for the day, or take an overnight trip into the park's backcountry. Drivers will answer questions and help visitors spot wildlife. The shuttle bus system will operate from Sunday, May 20 through Thursday, September 13, 2012, weather permitting.

2012 shuttle bus prices for an adult single trip fare:

Toklat    Eielson Visitor Center         Wonder Lake          Kantishna
$26.75  $34.00                 $46.00                  $50.00  

The camper bus fare (for campers in park campgrounds or with backcountry permits) is $34.00. On all buses, children 14 and under ride free and young adults age 15-17 ride for half price.

A maximum of eight shuttle bus seats may be requested with each reservation, and ages are required as age discounts may apply. Please provide alternate dates and times when possible. 

Phone reservations can be made by calling (800) 622-7275 nationwide or (907) 272-7275 for international callers between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Arizona time). The web address for on-line reservations is www.reservedenali.com. Forms for fax reservations are also posted at www.reservedenali.com. The completed forms should be faxed to (602) 331-5258. Mail-in reservation requests should be sent to:

ARAMARK /Joint Venture Reservations
2445 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021

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Tangle Lakes Campground Renovation Update

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The Tangle Lakes Campground provides access to camping and boating facilities within the Delta Wild and Scenic River corridor. The current campground is in need of renovation and improvements to include road reconstruction, campsite definition, boat launch toilet replacement, creation of a day-use area, the addition of walk-in and group campsites and defined foot trails within the campground to meet the needs and requests of the public. 

The BLM Tangle Lakes Campground will be under construction during the summer of 2011.  During construction, the existing paved boat launch will be available to the public at all times.  Construction will occur Monday - Friday of each week.  Portions of the campground will remain open to the public for limited camping and day-use on a first-come, first-served basis at all times.  Please check this website before you travel for updates on construction.  Thank you for your patience during this renovation project.