U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Campgrounds
Federal coverage only. This compares federal campground agencies in the Recreation.gov system; state-park and private campgrounds are out of scope.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service operates seven campgrounds across four states through the federal Recreation.gov system. These facilities collectively provide 166 overnight sites available for public reservation. All seven campgrounds managed by the agency through this system offer reservable camping accommodations.
The Fish & Wildlife Service primarily manages refuges, wildlife areas, and conservation lands focused on habitat protection and wildlife management. Campgrounds operated by the agency typically sit on or near refuges and protected ecosystems, offering visitors access to natural areas designated for species conservation. These facilities generally provide opportunities to experience diverse landscapes ranging from coastal wetlands to interior forests and grasslands, all managed under the agency's conservation mission.
What U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service camping looks like
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service-managed campgrounds span 4 states and about 166 overnight sites. The states below carry the most; each state page breaks the grounds down by rec area and links every facility to Recreation.gov.
| State | FWS campgrounds |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
Common questions
How many campgrounds does the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service run?
7 in this federal directory, with about 166 overnight sites across 4 states.
Can I reserve these online?
7 of them take reservations through Recreation.gov; the rest are generally first-come, first-served.
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Federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.