Finger Lake State Rec Area, near Wasilla, Alaska, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a mix of tent, RV, and glamping options, it caters to all kinds of campers, making it a popular choice for families and friends alike.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms, and offers a boat launch for easy access to the water. Visitors rave about the spacious sites, with plenty of green space in between, creating a nice balance of privacy and community. One camper mentioned, “The tent spots are large, level, and have nice and lush grass,” which adds to the overall comfort of your stay.

For those who love water activities, Finger Lake is a highlight, featuring canoe trails and a swimming beach. Campers have enjoyed fishing right from the shore, and the area is known for its beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, “Great place to stay for the day or weekend if you love the water.”

If you’re planning a visit, keep in mind that it can fill up quickly on sunny weekends, so arriving early is a smart move. With its friendly vibe and access to outdoor adventures, Finger Lake State Rec Area is a solid choice for your next camping trip.

Finger Lake State Rec Area

Palmer is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Palmer is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Palmer and user-submitted reviews.

Palmer

The Best Camping Near Palmer, Alaska

My friend and I went here this past winter to do some ice fishing for the first.  It was amazing.  The views of the mountains were beautiful and the fish were biting every 5 seconds.  It was like they have never eaten before.  There are a ton of campsites and ample parking that we plan to take advantage of this summer.  Only down side is that there is a lot of private property around the lake so one would need to be aware of docking kayak/boat to go off trail hiking.

Great Winter Wonderland

We were so pleased when we found this gem of a campground. The tent spots are large, level, and have nice and lush grass. The lake is just a short walk from the campgrounds and has a nice spot to fish from the shore with little ones. we went on a non-holiday weekend and it was nice and peaceful.

Well maintained and wonderful camp sites

Nice, clean campsites. Everything is in pretty close-quarters but the campground seems quiet and family friendly. The state did a good job of making the sites level and planted grass in the tent spots. Finger Lake itself is great for different activities and it’s a realitivly quiet area for being so close to town.  

My biggest downside are the prices. $25-$30/night. Pretty steep cost for no hook-ups and to not have a more private party setting. It’s just my opinion, but if you are in a tent site, you really shouldn’t have to pay over $20 (at the very most) to camp. We need to keep camping an affordable hobby for families (and just people in general).

Clean and family friendly

Great place to stay for the day or weekend if you love the water. Not too many sites but still a great little campground. The campground is at the start of one of the great canoe trails that ends at Wasilla Lake.

Water fun

I never knew this campground existed and boy am I glad we found it. 7 miles of canoe trails, a swimming beach, and nice campsites make this a weekend getaway! Two large group sites, 24 tent sites and 8 rv sites, 1-8 and 15-21are reservable, with sites 9-14 fcfs. $25 a nigh dry campingMinimum booking 2 days in advance. Boat launch, Firewood $8 bucket or $15 for two. Camp host, 7 day limit. #5 and #6 are our RV favorites as they dont look upon anything but woods. Very clean restrooms. You can pay via card too! Huge day use area. Definately a keeper on our list.

Canoe Heaven

If you live in Anchorage or the valley this is a nice campground. The camp host is very attentive but on sunny weekends the campground and day area fills up quickly. Camping spots are close but there are green spaces in between. Bathrooms are well maintained by the park service. Close to stores if you forgot anything. 

Great place to bring kids especially on a first camping trip. Dog friendly. Tent friendly. Can accommodate large RVs. No spot is bad. 

Close to Hatcher’s Pass and Independence Mine. 

Great campground close to home

Quiet place near water, boat ramp, had toilets. Had water to fill your RV or bottles but no water or electric at campsites 

Great spaced out sites 

Decent campground with boat launch and day use area. Clean bathrooms and group sites available.

Decent Campground

We didn't have a reservation but there are a number of first come first served sites. I would try to show up closer to noon after people are leaving those sites. All of the non reserved sites were full by about 3p. Several reserved sites remained empty despite having a reservation. 

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