Best Equestrian Camping near Anchorage, AK
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Anchorage, AK (2)
1. Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Chugiak, Alaska39 Reviews•139 Photos•162 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$5 - $100 / night
2. Resurrection Pass Trail North
Hope, Alaska1 Review•23 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Cabins
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Anchorage
40 Reviews of 2 Anchorage Campgrounds
Shari G.
Legend
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Peaceful Retreat Near Anchorage
This place is a secret wonder, just off the Glenn highway north of Anchorage. The autumn color was spectacular here! It was raining and cold in early September, but simply gorgeous.
The first-come, first served sites are on the smaller side and very wooded; with lots of space in between sites, but not a lot of open canopy. This was a bit of challenge for our rooftop solar, but we used portable solar suitcase on an extension cord to capture some sunlight.
The bathrooms are simple, but clean, vault toilets. Water is available at spigots located throughout the campground loop. The lake offers lots of stunning recreation opportunities for flat water paddling and fishing -- careful, the lake can kick up some pretty mean chop during windy afternoons.
Hiking on the Twin Peak trailhead is just around the corner, and cycling along the main road could be a great way to get some hill climbing exercise, as it’s a steep road up to the lake from the Glenn. If you are visiting the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, this is a great close by campground (about 30 miles away).
We loved that this campground had the feeling of a remote, wilderness campground but all within an hour’s drive of Anchorage. There is one local tourist ice cream shop just a few miles back down the road, which offers food, showers, and laundry. It is only open during the summer months. Further afield the suburban area around the interchange between the Glenn and Parks Highways has all of the services campers need about 30 minutes to the north of the campground.
- AAbigail
TravelerEklutna - Chugach State Park
Beautiful views
Great campground. Wish some of the spots were on the lake though because that’s it’s star player. Amazing hikes of the lake, glacier, and waterfalls that flow into it. Normal stuff here: pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits. All spots are paved. It’s $20/night but you can pay with credit card at a kiosk or cash like usual.
Erik J.
GuideEklutna - Chugach State Park
Gorgeous lake and fully disconnected
Plenty of camp sites available and a short walk to the lake. Water and trash service available but no dump station. Grab your overnight ticket using your license plate number (not space number) and pick out your favorite spot from 50 different sites. Lake allows electric motors only and it's pretty shallow from shore, so I think the best fishing will be by kayak or dinghy.
Shasta F.TravelerEklutna - Chugach State Park
Not far from civilization
Trails were beautiful, lake view beautiful, lots of animals to see. The bugs weren’t to bad. Nice little place before the campground if you would like to get cleaned up, wash clothes or just to sit and have a scoop of ice cream on a hot day. Cell service: no Campsites: 50 large enough for bigger campers or RVs Water : yes Bathrooms: yes Trails: yes Atv and horse trails all with beautiful views.
- JJake S.Guide
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Foresty alaska
Perfect
sarah L.GuideEklutna - Chugach State Park
Gorgeous location
The campsite was very private and 2min walking from the lake
- MMark P.
ScoutEklutna - Chugach State Park
Beautiful area
Kept up nice. Lake and hiking available.
Tanya B.Legend
Resurrection Pass Trail North
Backcountry sites and road side
Follow the road to the North trail head. There are a number of campsites across the bridge, on the side of the road or in the parking lot. The restrooms are a single pit toilet in the parking lot at the trail head. If you are biking or hiking be sure to sign the book. This place gets buggy so bring bug dope.
- Tanya B.Legend
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Beautiful backdrop
Pretty private and a great location. Tons of opportunities for outdoor activities from hiking, biking, paddling, and ATV on specific days. Lots to love. Prepare for chilly weather any time of year because of the elevation
- Shadara W.Legend
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Gorgeous any time of year
Trails to hike or play on the lake! This campground is situated with access to Eklunta Lake and boy is that perfect. Tons of campsites to choose from both double, single and handicapped. First come, first served. Fire rings, tables, restrooms, firewood for purchase ($15) and camp host. Two sets of walk in tent sites with food lockers also available. Well water available too. Come spend a weekend exploring Eklunta Lake!
- Andrew R.Guide
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Disconnected
Camping here is wonderful. Far enough from Anchorage to feel as if you're in the bush but close enough to run home if needed. Beautiful views of the mountains and lake. Black bears roam the woods and show themselves in early spring and early fall. Sheep walk the cliffs just north of the campground. Wonderful location to bring a canoe or kayak.
Melissa F.
RangerEklutna - Chugach State Park
Just wonderful fun for the family !
Eklutna is just a wonderful fun place for the family. Not only can you do swim 🏊♀️, fish 🎣, and kayak 🚣🏻♀️, bike 🚲, and ride atv’s . The hiking 🥾 is just so good and omg 😮 the camping ⛺️ has some amazing place’s for you tent’s 🏕. Oh and if your in to looking for Bigfoot well we tried doing some calling for them but because it was day time and just maybe not the right call we did not find them. But there is always next time 😉.
- BBen S.Traveler
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
First trip of the summer
Great place for family to come and bring the kids. Very clean camp site defiantly a place we will be visiting with our kids this summer.
- TTaylor S.Scout
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
No nonsense campground next to a beautiful lake and hiking trail.
While there are pit toilets, bear lockers and water spigots, there's not much else besides a plot of land to put your tent, a fire ring and a picnic table. Which for me is plenty! If you get there at the right time, there are a few sites with a view of the lake thru the trees. Requires a very short hike to get lakeside but the view is worth it. With access to several hiking trails, including the beautiful Eklutna Lakeside trail, bike and kayak rentals across the parking lot, and multiple geocaches, you just can't go wrong.
- Sumer B.Traveler
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
BEAUTIFUL
Lits of bear scat around so don't cook bacon. Lol. Nice trails around lake. The lake is beautiful but fishing is poor due to all the silt.
- David F.Guide
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Epic Campground
This campground really has everything when it comes to a state campground. You want water access on a glacial lake? How about numerous hiking, biking skiing and horse trails? Are you looking for updated amenities including a table and fire pit, onsite bathrooms, bear proof dumpster, bear proof food storage, and a well for fresh water (no showers though) and even kayak rentals on site? Do you need large campsites with a reasonable amount of privacy instead of setting up your tent on top of someone else's? Eklutna is the spot. It is technically located within the Municipality of Anchorage about 30 minutes from down town. There is no cell service out there, so you can say goodbye to the rest of the world on your way up the mountain road. In addition, there are forest service cabins for rent that are located down one of the major trails, for even more privacy, and a different kind of adventure. Just a mile from the campground is a cute little ice cream shop for a sweet treat on hot summer days.
- LLizzie H.Traveler
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Pristine
Pristine campground. There are lovely wooded campsites nestled between several beautiful mountains. Bathrooms close, with showers, laundry, and ice cream down the road a little ways. There’s bike and kayak rentals. There is also 4 different public use cabins along the hiking trail you can reserve, and one with wheelchair access (I’ve heard.) there are opportunities for several different hikes along the main trail.
- Sierra S.Ranger
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Biking Away from Civilization
I’ve camped at Eklutna many times before this was the first time we’ve actually biked. It was a busy trail but between the biking hiking trail and the four wheeler trial there is more than enough space to enjoy the beautiful trails!
The camp sites only allow two vehicles per site but you can pay the parking fee for the extra vehicles and park them at the main lot.
- Samantha M.Ranger
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Photos speak for themselves
I have had a lot of friends come here to camp/explore. The photos alone make you want to visit! Twin peaks is a fun hike but pretty steep for kids. The view is worth the hike but be prepared. This campground has about 50 campsites, toilets and water. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and fire pit. This would be a great location to have a bicycle. We will definitely visit, hike and camp!
- Sara R.Scout
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Beautiful and majestic
I love this campground! Eklutna lake is so beautiful! The further you go back on the trail the more beautiful is gets. Just make sure to be "bear aware" even while camping!
Vicki S.GuideEklutna - Chugach State Park
Great with the dogs!
Large campground north of Anchorage, Lake Eklutna is the Anchorage water supply. Glacier-fed, the water is COLD, but my dogs jumped right in anyway (it was the first weekend of the season and the ice had only broken up completely that morning!)
The sites are large and well-spaced, but not all quite as secluded as I'd like (we had little kids running through our campsite late one night, the dogs were not amused). Unlike some other campgrounds in the area, you are able to gather/chop dead fall wood for your campfire.
The hiking around the Lake is great. There are several trails of varying lengths depending on your preference. Kayaking on the Lake is great fun to
- Sierra S.Ranger
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Minutes to Magic
A short drive from Anchorage, Eagle River and even Wasilla brings you to a pristine piece of nature. The campground right on the water is easily accessible for all ages and the beach allows for all sorts of activities. Feel like getting further away from people? Hike or bike or kayak the shoreline trail to the end of the lake or anywhere along the way. We love camping here and go at least once a year!
- SSara H.Traveler
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Weekend camping
Camp ground was spacious and very quite. It was a rainy and windy weekend and we still had fun. Rode our bikes down the lake side trial, people were nice and respectful. Also the dogs and kids love playing on the beach.
- Yesa L.Traveler
Eklutna - Chugach State Park
Biked to Serenity Falls
Our long bike ride took several hours to reach to the Serenity Falls. We started in Anchorage, AK and rested a day at Beach Lake campground in Chugiak. The following day biked up 1800’ ascent to Eklutna towards Serenity Falls.
please note: bicycles and cars share the road to the Eklutna Trailhead parking lot. Narrow shoulder all the way, please be mindful of riders and wildlife. We saw a moose in the ditch eating.
From the Eklutna parking lot to Serenity Falls it is 12 miles. Shared trail with pedestrians, dog mushers/bikers, and on various days 4-wheelers.
on the way the sights are so beautiful. The glacier fed lake gives a blueish green appearance, beautiful mountains, wildlife (moose and Mountain goats), and the spooky looking trees that look like sticks out of the ground. There were several waterfalls along the way.
I have not yet mastered the dry brushing teeth, but there are little creeks and small rivers one can brush their teeth. Bring bug dope, and bear spray or gun in case of bears—I forgot my bug dope and was karate chopping mosquitoes in my sleeping bag (no tent) throughout the night. It Was a beautiful campsite.
Aimee H.RangerEklutna - Chugach State Park
Eklutna Lake
This place is a straight 10!
Roomy camp sites, fire pits and clean. Bears do roam from time to time so food storage away from your sleeping area is a must! Rangers here will ticket if you leave food out around your site.
Quiet wooded area surrounded by wonderful hiking trails- try twin peaks for a lung and leg stretching adventure with a view as your reward! A 12 mile ( one way) dirt road for biking walking or Sunday- Wednesday atv'n the lake. Blue clear glacier water is beyond beautiful! Remember your life jackets as this water is literally freezing!
You can rent kayaks and bikes here-- if you don't have room to bring your own.
atvs can run the trail Sunday- wednesday only April- November but the noise does not interrupt your quiet campsites.
This is a family favorite!!
bathrooms and fresh water pumps :)
Sara K.ScoutEklutna - Chugach State Park
Great location!
I love when the sites still feel like they are in the forest. Great place
Katy B.ScoutEklutna - Chugach State Park
Great campsite with lots of fun things to do. A Great Lake and a trail around the lake for hiking. They even have kayak rentals!
Stayed overnight during the Questival.
Guide to Anchorage
Horse camping in Alaska offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning wilderness while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds that cater to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.
Tips for equestrian camping near Anchorage, Alaska
- Eklutna - Chugach State Park provides a remote wilderness feel with ample space for larger campers and horses, making it an ideal choice for those looking to escape the city while still being close to Anchorage.
Equestrian campgrounds include stunning natural features
- Resurrection Pass Trail North offers access to beautiful backcountry sites and scenic trails, perfect for horseback riding and enjoying the breathtaking Alaskan landscape.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access
- Eklutna - Chugach State Park features nearby hiking trails and a lake for recreational activities, ensuring both you and your horse have plenty to explore during your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Anchorage, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Anchorage, AK is Eklutna - Chugach State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 39 reviews.