RV Park Cap Rates in Alaska
Real capitalization rate data from 68 parks across Alaska. Understand what the market is actually returning before you write a check.
What This Means for Investors
Alaska is running hot. An average cap rate of 16.2% is well above the national norm, which signals either underpriced assets, rural markets with strong cash flow, or operators who haven't professionalized revenue. For buyers, that spread is opportunity — find the bottom-quartile operators and you're buying cash flow, not just real estate.
The wide range (7.6%–23.2%) tells the other side of the story: there are parks in this state priced like trophy assets and parks priced like distressed debt. Know which bucket you're bidding on. The highest cap rates typically reflect either management upside or location risk — underwrite both.
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 $773,516, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 15.8% | 3 | $2,265,548 |
| Gakona | 15.8% | 3 | $744,080 |
| Soldotna | 15.5% | 3 | $992,672 |
| Juneau | 16.4% | 2 | $1,153,797 |
| Tok | 15.8% | 2 | $1,127,393 |
| Cooper Landing | 15.6% | 2 | $789,458 |
| Anchor Point | 11.7% | 2 | $1,037,202 |
| Valdez | 21.9% | 1 | $206,658 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 21.8% | 1 | $2,005,625 |
| Seward | 16.9% | 1 | $2,320,841 |
| Willow | 16.9% | 1 | $3,420,187 |
| Healy | 16.2% | 1 | $1,900,285 |
| Chickaloon | 15.8% | 1 | $541,149 |
| Copper Center | 15.8% | 1 | $1,172,490 |
| Fairbanks | 15.8% | 1 | $3,810,591 |
| Gustavus | 15.8% | 1 | $202,931 |
| Kasilof | 15.8% | 1 | $1,240,132 |
| Kenai | 15.8% | 1 | $2,096,952 |
| Ninilchik | 15.8% | 1 | $1,172,490 |
| Palmer | 15.8% | 1 | $766,627 |
| Petersburg | 15.8% | 1 | $157,834 |
| Tolsona | 15.7% | 1 | $917,179 |
| Salcha | 15.3% | 1 | $628,388 |
| Sterling | 15.3% | 1 | $650,057 |
| Talkeetna | 15.3% | 1 | $758,401 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 14.9% | 1 | $126,560 |
| Cordova | 14.5% | 1 | $246,435 |
| Anderson | 7.6% | 1 | $1,195,037 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Rainbow Village Rv Park | None | 23.2% | 77 | $1,929,330 |
| Chase The Adventure Cabin | None | 23.2% | 4 | $100,225 |
| Spruce Goose Lodge | None | 23.2% | 2 | $50,112 |
| Hijo S Alaska Riverside Retreat | None | 22.1% | 4 | $83,362 |
| Gnome Dome Mushroom Room Hope Ak | None | 22.1% | 2 | $41,681 |
| Chena RV Park | Valdez | 21.9% | 10 | $206,657 |
| Tanana Valley Campground and RV park | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 21.8% | 50 | $2,005,625 |
| Kilcher Homestead Miraclemeadow | None | 21.8% | 4 | $82,157 |
| Lulu S Glamping On The Knik River | None | 21.8% | 7 | $143,774 |
| Bear Necessities Cottages | None | 21.8% | 9 | $184,854 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson RV Park | Anderson | 7.6% | 53 | $1,195,037 |
| Slidehole Campground | Anchor Point | 7.6% | 46 | $1,037,201 |
| Float N Fish Campground | None | 9.5% | 10 | $130,112 |
| Wrangell Mountain Homestead | None | 9.5% | 10 | $130,112 |
| Talkeetna Lake Retreat | None | 10.2% | 11 | $146,435 |
| Nauti Otter Inn And Yurt Village | None | 10.2% | 11 | $146,435 |
| Nauti Otter Inn Yurt Village | None | 10.9% | 12 | $163,362 |
| Seaside Farm | None | 10.9% | 12 | $163,362 |
| Albatross Campground Reservations | None | 12.3% | 14 | $199,020 |
| Howling Wolf Resort | None | 12.3% | 14 | $199,020 |
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