Nature without a far drive
This is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit. Living in Eagle River, this campground allows me to get out of town without going far. Be careful if you aren't used to camping, there are a ton of bears. Don't keep your food out of a secured box or by your tent, or rent one of their yurts. Make sure you take bear spray and/or a gun with you. Also bring bug spray as the mosquitoes can be quite viscous. I bring a bug net for my head too, this way when they are extremely bad, I can still enjoy being outside
the hiking trails are absolutely beautiful!! Watch for Moose. Look up every so often because there are also bald eagles around.
if you want to venture out for a different hike with amazing views, check out Baldy. You can see Anchorage to the Valley.