Best Tent Camping near Wasilla, AK

Tent Camping Reviews near Wasilla, AK

316 Reviews of 4 Wasilla Campgrounds

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  Shadara W.

  Legend

  Nov. 1, 2019

  Matanuska River Park Campground

  Family Awesomeness!

  Although there is no no alcohol allowed this campground is just pure cool. Quiet times from 10pm to 8am, they have a dump, day use area, tons of trails, and fire rings. There are several loops to choose from with a paved RV section up top. Sherrod loop is only 30 feet but much more secluded than above but with no hookups. Pull throughs sites above with over 87 sites total including the paved and dirt road ones. 4 pavilions with a playground and dog station.

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  Shadara W.

  Legend

  Sep. 9, 2019

  Eklutna Lake Campground — 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!

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  David F.

  Guide

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Eklutna Lake Campground — 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.

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  Aimee H.

  Ranger

  Jul. 27, 2017

  Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

  Bird Creek Cabin AK

  Bird Creek camp/ RV/ Cabin site is a beautiful 25 minute journey south of Anchorage. Far enough away but close enough to town if you feel the need to get back to the city.

  We rented a cabin 95$ a night and took aprox 12 young ladies in the chilly month of November! Daring, I know! But state restrooms made sharing a bathroom easy :)

  there is a small wood stove and wood supplied for each cabin which was amazing! A lil kitchen area is built in for your food prep pleasure- must bring stoves and water. No electricity so bring your choice of lighting. Also I recommend headlamps for winter months as bathrooms are a small treck from the secluded wooded cabins.

  Bunks are built in and a loft makes for plenty of room.

  There was a beautiful table with a map in the top- pretty awesome!

  There is a walking trail and it's close to the inlet for beluga whale watching and if your lucky a bore tide!

  Rv sites and tents sites available as well- plus table and fire pits at each site.

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  Lisa F.

  Traveler

  Jul. 10, 2025

  Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

  Great spot

  Campsites are pretty spaced. You get a picnic table and a fire ring for 20 bucks a night. Yes, there is road noise but that does calm down at night. Pit toilets around, clean and stocked. No water, so bring some. Cellphone signal (t mobile) and Internet pretty good. Nice bike trail close. They do also have cabins to rent

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  Megan W.

  Traveler

  Oct. 12, 2022

  Black Spruce Campground

  FamCamp

  Open year round with 50/30/20amp sites (seasonal water hook up as well) and tent sites, this small campground is a great place while waiting for a house or on your way out. The bathhouse is super clean, there's dumpsters close by, spaces are decently sized with a picnic table and charcoal grill set up, and trees offer some privacy. There's a playground for the kids, a bike path that can be taken to the shopette or one of the neighborhood playgrounds. Close to the hospital, PX/commissary, and the Muldoon gate.

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  Elizabeth G.

  Legend

  Mar. 30, 2022

  Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

  First come, first serve

  This campground has 22 sites and 2 public use cabins. There’s bathrooms but no showers. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table and there are trails within walking distance of your campsite.

  We stayed during the off season so we ended up in the camp host site accidentally since it was one of the few that wasn’t still covered in snow. You definitely get some noise from Highway traffic but it’s not terrible. There’s a gas station right across the street for fuel and maybe some other last minute supplies you may need?

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

  Close to Anchorage

  Perfect place to stay if you’re looking for belugas, as it’s right along the water among the trees. There are now reservations and it’s a small site, so plan your schedule around snagging a site. The campground was renovated recently (maybe 2013), which according to our neighbors improved the roads and site flatness considerably. There’s water and vault toilets but no bear boxes or much else---great simple rustic site just outside Anchorage.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  Apr. 4, 2023

  Lake Lucile Campground

  Basic & Convenient

  This wooded campground is pretty basic, and cheerless, but did the job for a night or two.  It has a great location, just off the Parks Highway in Wasilla, and can be very quiet. In sunnier weather this village supported campground could be lovely. It was raining and chilly in August when we came through, which made it pretty dreary and muddy.  What it lacks in charm, it makes up for in convenience and the quiet, location is the big win here. 

  The bathrooms were extremely spacious, clean vault toilets, with no showers or running water.  Water is available in the campground near the entrance to the campground loop. There are some walking trails leading to the soccer fields, and throughout the woodland park, down to the lake for boating, fishing or paddling.  Cycling the nearby area would also be a great way to get around, see the area, and get some exercise. 

  The nearby town of Wasilla offers more than the usual suspects for services in an Alaskan small city. Groceries, laundry, gas, mechanics, coffee shops and an array of restaurants are all within a short drive from the campground. The Iditarod Trail Museum and center is about½ mile away so be sure to check that out while there.

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