RV Park Cap Rates in Alaska
Real capitalization rate data from 74 parks across Alaska. Understand what the market is actually returning before you write a check.
What This Means for Investors
Alaska is a competitive market. At 8.9% average, pricing reflects real buyer demand — this isn't a market where sellers are desperate. That said, the right deal with operational upside can still pencil well if you underwrite NOI improvements rather than buying trailing income.
In markets like this, the edge is in sourcing — not on-market listings, but owners who haven't marketed. The 74 parks in our database with owner contact data give you the starting list. Work it direct.
With data spread across 28 cities, Alaska offers enough geographic diversity to be selective. The city breakdown below shows where the cap rate compression is worst and where pockets of yield still exist.
At an average estimated value of $1,843,986, most Alaska parks are in reach for individual investors or small syndicates — this isn't a market dominated exclusively by institutional buyers.
Cap Rates by City — Alaska
| City | Avg Cap Rate | Parks | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gakona | 8.2% | 3 | $1,735,000 |
| Soldotna | 7.3% | 3 | $2,475,000 |
| Anchorage | 6.8% | 3 | $6,750,000 |
| Juneau | 8.1% | 2 | $2,667,500 |
| Anchor Point | 7.6% | 2 | $2,530,000 |
| Tok | 7.6% | 2 | $2,750,000 |
| Cooper Landing | 7.3% | 2 | $1,952,500 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 18.2% | 1 | $2,750,000 |
| Valdez | 11.9% | 1 | $450,000 |
| Chickaloon | 9.3% | 1 | $1,080,000 |
| Gustavus | 9.3% | 1 | $405,000 |
| Petersburg | 9.3% | 1 | $315,000 |
| Seward | 8.7% | 1 | $5,225,000 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 8.2% | 1 | $270,000 |
| Healy | 8.0% | 1 | $4,510,000 |
| Cordova | 7.8% | 1 | $540,000 |
| Anderson | 7.6% | 1 | $2,915,000 |
| Copper Center | 7.6% | 1 | $2,860,000 |
| Kasilof | 7.6% | 1 | $3,025,000 |
| Kenai | 7.6% | 1 | $5,115,000 |
| Ninilchik | 7.6% | 1 | $2,860,000 |
| Palmer | 7.6% | 1 | $1,870,000 |
| Tolsona | 7.5% | 1 | $2,255,000 |
| Salcha | 7.1% | 1 | $1,595,000 |
| Sterling | 7.1% | 1 | $1,650,000 |
| Talkeetna | 7.1% | 1 | $1,925,000 |
| Willow | 6.4% | 1 | $10,500,000 |
| Fairbanks | 5.6% | 1 | $12,675,000 |
Top 10 Highest Cap Rate Parks
Highest estimated returns — investigate occupancy, management quality, and NOI sustainability before buying on cap rate alone.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evenson Heritage Lodge In Kenai | None | 21.1% | 4 | $180,000 |
| Seward Camping | None | 19.1% | 4 | $180,000 |
| Mt Redoubt Aksupperclub | None | 18.4% | 2 | $90,000 |
| Mooseberry Cabins | None | 18.4% | 5 | $225,000 |
| Tanana Valley Campground and RV park | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 18.2% | 50 | $2,750,000 |
| Mackey Lake Rv And Cabins | None | 18.1% | 3 | $135,000 |
| The Farmhouse Attaiga Tooth | None | 16.1% | 2 | $90,000 |
| Chase The Adventure Cabin | None | 15.1% | 4 | $180,000 |
| Spruce Goose Lodge | None | 15.1% | 2 | $90,000 |
| Denali Rainbow Village Rv Park | None | 12.3% | 77 | $4,235,000 |
10 Lowest Cap Rate Parks
Lower cap rates reflect higher prices relative to income — often found in premium markets, coastal areas, or parks with strong amenities and stable occupancy.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Float N Fish Campground | None | 3.3% | 10 | $450,000 |
| Wrangell Mountain Homestead | None | 3.3% | 10 | $450,000 |
| Nauti Otter Inn Yurt Village | None | 3.6% | 12 | $600,000 |
| Talkeetna Lake Retreat | None | 3.7% | 11 | $495,000 |
| Nauti Otter Inn And Yurt Village | None | 3.7% | 11 | $495,000 |
| Seaside Farm | None | 4.0% | 12 | $540,000 |
| Albatross Campground Reservations | None | 4.7% | 14 | $630,000 |
| Howling Wolf Resort | None | 4.7% | 14 | $630,000 |
| Pinochle Trail Campground | None | 5.4% | 16 | $720,000 |
| River's Edge RV Park | Fairbanks | 5.6% | 169 | $12,675,000 |
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