A remote wilderness camping location within Wood-Tikchik State Park, accessible only by aircraft. Chikuminuk Lake sits in the Upper Tikchik Lakes region designated as wilderness within Management Unit 2, which also includes Nishlik, Slate, and Upnuk Lakes. The lake is closed to motorized watercraft to preserve the wilderness character. Special Use Permits are required to camp on or around the lake, with a flat $350 permit fee plus $5 transaction fee per permit, available through Reserve America up to seven months in advance. A maximum of six groups may camp on or around the lake at any one time year-round. Camping at a specific location is limited to 10 consecutive days, after which camps must relocate a minimum of one mile from that location. GPS coordinates: 60.2200N, 158.9500W.
Special Use Permit (non-refundable)
Official Alaska State Parks page for Wood-Tikchik State Park. Special Use Permits required for Chikuminuk Lake camping ($350 + $5 fee). Maximum 6 groups at one time. Permits via Reserve America up to 7 months advance. 10-day camping limit per location.
Permits are now fulfilled via Reserve America for Wood-Tikchik State Park camping
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A remote wilderness camping location within Wood-Tikchik State Park, accessible only by aircraft. Chikuminuk Lake sits in the Upper Tikchik Lakes region designated as wilderness within Management Unit 2, which also includes Nishlik, Slate, and Upnuk Lakes. The lake is closed to motorized watercraft to preserve the wilderness character. Special Use Permits are required to camp on or around the lake, with a flat $350 permit fee plus $5 transaction fee per permit, available through Reserve America up to seven months in advance. A maximum of six groups may camp on or around the lake at any one time year-round. Camping at a specific location is limited to 10 consecutive days, after which camps must relocate a minimum of one mile from that location. GPS coordinates: 60.2200N, 158.9500W.
Special Use Permit (non-refundable)
Official Alaska State Parks page for Wood-Tikchik State Park. Special Use Permits required for Chikuminuk Lake camping ($350 + $5 fee). Maximum 6 groups at one time. Permits via Reserve America up to 7 months advance. 10-day camping limit per location.
Permits are now fulfilled via Reserve America for Wood-Tikchik State Park camping
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.