Van Life Alaska Border Crossing & Struggling to Find Camp

We made it to ALASKA! After 30 days on the road in our converted Sprinter van, we’ve officially crossed the border into the Last Frontier. In this episode, we explore the breathtaking town of Valdez, Alaska, share the challenges of finding free camping spots, and end up at one of the most epic wild camps we’ve ever stayed at—a massive, open riverbed surrounded by mountains.

Whether you're already living vanlife, planning your own road trip to Alaska, or just dreaming of the open road—this adventure is for you.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction
01:05 Driving through Destruction Bay (Yukon Territory)
02:23 Entering Alaska (US Border Crossing)
04:44 Night One Van Camping in Alaska outside of Tok
05:29 Driving to Valdez through Keystone Canyon
07:29 Trying to Find Free Camping in Valdez, AK
12:21 Eagles Rest RV Park and Valdez Brewery
17:36 Free Dispersed Camping on BLM Land (Outside Valdez, AK)
22:00 Free Riverbed Camping Outside of Palmer, AK
27:23 Beautiful Morning on the Knik River

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ABOUT US:

We’re Brian, Emily, and our adventure-loving dog, Wez. We traded in our 9-5 careers in our forties for the open road, living and exploring in our fully converted 4x4 Sprinter van. From breathtaking landscapes to hidden gems, we’re on a mission to discover the world’s beauty and share it with you.

Subscribe to follow our travels, watch us learn as we go, and see some of the things we experience. We're just getting started, but will also share any van life tips and tricks that we pick up along the way. Thank you for being part of our journey!

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