Paddlers and anglers have direct access to Finger Lake from this state-managed campground in Wasilla, where 7 miles of canoe trails begin at the boat launch and connect to Wasilla Lake. Shore fishing works well for families with young kids, and the swimming beach adds another reason to spend a full weekend here. Winter visitors have used the lake for ice fishing, with one reviewer noting the fish were biting consistently during a January trip. The campground sits within camping near Finger Lake State Rec Area, giving paddlers and day-trippers a range of nearby options in the same corridor.
Sites are close together, which is worth knowing before you book. Grass has been planted in the tent spots and the ground is level, making setup straightforward. Reviewers consistently call out the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the attentiveness of the camp host, who posts reservation tags on site posts. On sunny weekends, the campground and day-use area fill up fast. First-come, first-served sites 9 through 14 are typically gone by mid-afternoon, so arriving around noon after morning departures gives you the best shot at one.
The campground has two group sites, 24 tent sites, and 8 RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Firewood sells on-site for $8 per bucket. Nightly rates run $25 and up, and Christy H. notes the cost feels "pretty steep for no hook-ups and not a more private party setting" on tent sites. Note that private property borders parts of the lake, limiting where you can dock to go off-trail. Reservations are available and recommended for summer weekends, with a minimum two-day advance booking required.
Description
Finger Lake State Recreation Site encompasses 69 acres and is located 0.7 mile west of the Trunk Road/Bogard Road intersection. The campground offers a quiet retreat between two cities, Palmer and Wasilla.
Boaters on Finger Lake are advised that the Mat-Su Borough enforces special motorized use restrictions that require boat motors to have mufflers, cowlings, and exhaust systems. No motors may be operated from 11:00pm -8:00am. No wake zones are in effect within 100 feet out from shoreline.
Campsites are limited, expect full conditions on holiday and sunny weekends.
The Disabled U.S. Veteran Camping Pass is valid for free camping in all state park campgrounds, subject to all other park rules and stay limits. Passes must be properly displayed and the veteran must be physically present in the campsite each night for the pass to be honored. Second vehicles that can fit within the same defined parking space or site are exempted from paying additional camping fees. The pass is NOT valid for any Reservation Transaction Fees charged for reserving campsites.
Map & DirectionsFinger Lake State Recreation Site Campground is located in Alaska near Palmer
Directions
From Anchorage, take the Glenn Highway (Route #1) to the George Parks Highway in Wasilla (Route #3), turning on the Trunk Road exit heading north (right). Drive 4 miles north, turn left on the Bogard Road Roundabout and go 0.8 miles to the Finger Lake State Recreation Site on left. From Palmer, take Bogard Road west 5 miles, look for park signage to the left.
Address
7278 E. Bogard Road
Wasilla, AK 99654
Coordinates
61.61000035 N
149.27400055 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
