We've stayed at Bearpaw Campground a couple times now while being in Valdez for work. Although we have a camper, I'm not big on this type of park because you're packed in like crazy but they have their purpose and it works. For us, it works because we're there for work and have our own space with everything we need. The electric, water and sewer hookups make it all come together nicely, along with WiFi. I believe it's a husband/wife team that owns/runs it... the wife is so friendly and the husband... so crotchety! It is what it is.
For those that choose to not use or don't have the full hookups, they offer clean restrooms with showers for use. It's nice because they're key code accessed which means only the campground guests are using it. Although I didn't use them, several in our party did out of ease. They're good about keeping the place maintained, emptying the multiple garbage cans though out the park daily.
GCI apparently pulled out of Valdez, so they don't have cable tv hookup anymore, but that has never effected us. We've found that the people seem to be respectful of the tight spaces and for the most part aren't too disruptive. There are no fire pits in the park, however each site does have a picnic table. We bring an easy up to keep situated and also our smokeless fire pit. Personally, we have decided that when we go again, we will actually rent two spaces, side by side so we can spread out a bit and be more comfortable, especially since our friends/colleagues tend to hang around out site.
All in all... we'll continue to stay here when visiting Valdez! read more