Talkeetna is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Talkeetna is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Talkeetna, AK. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$25 / night
Summer is time to visit Montana Creek RV Park. Montana Creek offers fishing for king, pink, silver and chum salmon, rainbow trout, and grayling with a few Dolly Varden late in the season; trout fishing also picks up steam as the season progresses and the salmon begin to spawn. Fishing is great at Montana Creek Campground along the Glenn Highway in Alaska. Fishing for rainbow trout, king, silver, pink and chum salmon adds plenty of excitement for the anglers looking for that campground with great fishing for their Alaskan vacation. Description - Popular family campground for it's fishing and the paved walking and biking trail with underpasses at the George Parks Highway and a bridge that crosses over Montana Creek. Big sites with a wilderness Alaskan touch make your stay a lot more enjoyable than the crowded RV parks with no atmosphere or character. Number of sites - 67 Dry Sites - 44 Number of Pull-Thru Sites - 18 Max Length - 70+ Feet Services - Extremely well kept and clean campground with on site maintenance and managers. Firewood - Available Store - Well Stocked Additional Amenities - Fishing gear, ice, groceries and more. Paved trail with underpasses on the George Parks Highway and a bridge over Montana Creek. Payment Methods Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, Cash
$25 / night
"Kesugi" as in, K'esugi Ken Campground, is a Tanaina Indian dialect word meaning "The Ancient One" and is a fitting complement of the Tanana Indian word "Denali" which means "The High One". At 20,320 feet, Denali is North America's highest peak. It literally and figuratively towers over Southcentral Alaska from its base in Denali National Park. Denali State Park was established in 1970 and expanded to its present size in 1976. Its western boundary is shared with its much larger neighbor, Denali National Park and Preserve, formerly Mt. McKinley National Park. Facilities: Closest RV Dump Station: Byers Lake Campground, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0 (available daytime only) Nearby Attractions: Byers Lake Campground and Trails, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0
$20 - $28 / night
Open from mid-May through mid-September, our beautiful, well-maintained RV park has 18 wooded, full hook-up sites (9 are pull throughs), all with 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer.
We also have 13 dry campsites. Wooded, grassy sites are perfect for tents or small campers that don't need hook-ups.
In the center of the RV park is an outdoor pavilion with a fire pit for your enjoyment.
Shower and laundry facilites area available on-site during business hours.
$25 - $160 / night
Guide
After breaking camp in Denali this was a great spot just far enough down the road to take a shower and do laundry. After 3 days of camp food the Thai restaurant right up the road was a dream come true. The showers and laundry worked flawlessly!,!,
Traveler
We stayed here in a 40' 5th wheel. The RV area is mostly in the trees and a few places are defined, but a lot is just pick your spot and park where you can fit. The places along the water will need to be shorter rigs or you would need to park parallel. Close to town about 3/4 mile. Solar charging is a challenge due to trees and Starling also. You can run generators. No water or dump station, but there is a dumpster near the office.
Scout
Funk v ung do
Guide
Weather Highs in upper 70s Lows in the lower 50s Loop 1 site 1 Bathrooms were clean Dumpster for trash “No host or firewood”
This is a great spot to take your younger kids to teach them the basics. Were new to the area so really just learning AK. But this was a great spot for a 5&4 YO. Not to much in and out traffic and plenty for them to just explore and learn close to camp. You can walk around the other parts of campground as a hike and lead down to the water that has a really small area to play
Skeeters weren’t terrible between the fire, bug spray and bug room we were just fine and came out with minimal bites
You can procure firewood from woods
Traveler
I called DAVE at the listed number on June 14, 2024. he said he sold the property and it is closed.
Ranger
We stayed here one night. Lots of mozzies. There are pit toilets and lots of sites to choose from. The campground is great if you like fishing or canoeing.
Legend
Nice and convenient spot to check out the town of Talkeetna and take a driving break before getting to Denali. This campground is less than a 1/2 mile walk to the small downtown with cute gift shops, a couple places to eat, grocery and a stop along a river.
Campgrounds was small and tight, but it was quiet and well maintained. Up to date bathhouse with laundry and showers. You do have to pay to use the showers, so bring quarters! My husband took a shower and said it was fine. I opted to shower in our camper!
Also, has the train station behind us which some may use for convenience. We only heard the train once so it really didn't affect sleep etc.
Traveler
If you turn left immediately after coming off the bridge you’ll find the turn in for this campsite. It’s great and free! You’ll see many people camping here. Unfortunately four wheelers, dirt bikes and fireworks are going to be buzzing and booming all night.
Scout
I have been camping at this campground for many years and is one of my favorite places to camp!
LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this property on our platform. This is a private location, located close to a forest. This cabin is super cute and the perfect place for your next getaway. Book your stay and leave a review here.
Legend
Some of the best views of the tallest mountain in North America can be seen from hiking within Denali State Park, rather than the National Park itself. We are so glad that we got this advice from our cousins before heading to Alaska!
The Byers Lake campground has nearly 100 campsites, offering the usual tent pad, picnic table and fire ring in a lovely setting. Vault toilets are close at hand in each loop, but the only well pump is located at the front of the campground, near the automatic pay station (credit card). None of the campsites offered electrical hook ups, so bring your solar panels. The park has recently thinned the trees within the camping area, and we were able to charge our system by simply putting our portable solar panel out into the open.
Another thing about Alaskan State Parks is that they all recommend that you boil, treat or filter the well water. This probably means that they haven’t had the water tested so user beware. We were here during the last week of July and though we did run into mosquito areas along our hikes, they weren’t a bother in the campground though –- not sure if they spray.
Hiking, paddling and fishing on Byers Lake are easy to access. A seasonal adventure operator rents kayaks and canoes and offers rafting experiences on the nearby rivers. We saw our best views of the tall peaks about halfway up the Cascade trail, which was moderately difficult but easy to follow. This would also make a great start or end to an overnight backpacking experience along the Cascade trail.
One of the best things about this campground is that it rarely, if ever, fills to capacity. While you can make a reservation, there is no need to– it even says this on their website, they have overflow spaces and can almost always accommodate everyone. So, if you have the time and you don’t get the weather window to join the 30% of visitors who get a view of the mountain, stick around for a few days to increase your chances.
Nearby services are in the town of Cantwell to the north or Talkeetna to the south.
Guide
We live in the Fairbanks area and stayed here 2 nights. We used this park as sort of our anchor point as we spent time in Anchorage for a birthday trip and shopping. We arrived late and called ahead to let them know. We were told a map with our name on it would be taped to the door with bathroom codes but they must have forgotten because it wasn't there when we arrived. Not a huge deal but a little disappointing. We found this park to be quite charming with the beautiful office area and tree covered path to the door and all of the adorable bunnies hopping around. Wish we could have spent more time at the actual park but we had other plans. The park was for the most part pretty empty but we had neighbors directly next to us and diagonally to us. Unfortunately, both sets of neighbors were up late into the night (1 a.m.) being loud and had loud barking dogs. It was unfortunate for quiet hours not to he observed especially because the sites are pretty close to each other but we weren't going to poopoo on anyone's party. The creek was nice and relaxing. We had full hookups and stayed in a pull thru spot. We would attempt to stay here again.
TravelerFamily friendly place, staff is super friendly and helpful. I did not expect the place to be that good! Bathrooms and showers are clean and there’s always toilet paper👌🏻👌🏻 we went with some friends and our kiddos loved the playground and playing in the sand. The facilities have washers and dryers. Since it’s next to the river expect mosquitos so take something to kill them and repellent. Loved it👌🏻👌🏻♥️♥️ 10/10
Ranger
Growing up in the Midwest and camping at state parks I’m use to a lot of interpretive signage explaining the history and landscape. Out of all the AK state parks I’ve visited this is by far the best. I also prefer this over Denali NPS, I find I have better luck seeing Denali from this side but also tons less people.
Ranger
I like the state park more than the national park. I always have a better view of the mountain and there’s so much to do!
RangerLack of privacy in the first subdivision of sites. Beautiful trail down to the lake though. Would be interested in renting a public cabin and hiking to the remote sites. Appreciate the pet designated trail :)
RangerThis campground has a main parking lot and walk in sites. During the busy months there could be a lot of road noise, fall is the perfect time because there aren’t as many folks on the road.
Ranger
Found this campground to be very tightly packed sites. It’s right on Montana Creek so great for fly fishing. Across the highway is a private campground with hook ups and a market
GuideOverall We loved this site. Family plus dogs had a great time here. Got to see Denali on a super clear day so that's even better
Pros -spacious sites -trails with amazing views of Denali -plenty of maneuvering space for travel trailers
Cons -no water hookups at site. Currently as of AUG21 only one functioning water spigot at the pay station -missed the entrance but definitely user error there.
GuideThese are dry camp spots, but they are a very short walk to town. Each space was private and quiet.
TravelerOne of our favorite places to stay on our way to anchorage!
TravelerCampground was empty, check in was nice and staff was great. They have free wifi, showers, bathrooms and full hookup. Downsides is there’s no grass it’s just gravel. And the mosquitos were the worst we witnessed in all of Alaska. We couldn’t sit outside and there were 100s in our camper by the time we left. Just a negative of being on the river.
GuideReally enjoyed our stay here. Lots of options for lake front, pull through, and back in. I recommend making a loop around before choosing a spot. Camp host was very nice. If you have kids bring their bikes!
Legend
Basically a parking next to a river. Toilets available. Payment cash.
Scoutgreat place to bring family and friends for a day/night out in the outdoors. close the lake and trails. spaces are a bit close but some people prefer that!
Scouti highly recommend this campground for tents and rv’s. this place was so clean and well taken care of. beautiful view of denali and hiking trails throughout the campground. bathrooms placed strategically throughout. and again CLEAN!
Scout
They are closed for the 2021 season.
Camping near Talkeetna, Alaska, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or simply relax by a lake, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Talkeetna, Alaska, is a fantastic way to experience the great outdoors. With a little preparation and the right campground, you can enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Talkeetna, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, Talkeetna, AK offers a wide range of camping options, with 39 campgrounds and RV parks near Talkeetna, AK and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Talkeetna, AK is Talkeetna RV & Boat Launch with a 3.5-star rating from 8 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Talkeetna, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Talkeetna, AK.
What parks are near Talkeetna, AK?
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