Willow is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Willow and user-submitted reviews.
"Potable water available in nearby Willow at Three Bears. Pit toilets and we'll water in the campground ( boil water)."
"We stayed here using a pull through site, no power with a walking path directly to the lake. It ended up raining the whole weekend but was still a great trip."
"Being born and raised in Alaska, I am disappointed in myself for only going to Nancy Lake for the first time in 2018. This is such a cool lake and very shapely."
"The close proximity to the lake is nice. This is not a motorized sport lake or float planes landing that I have ever seen means you can paddle out without worrying about other peoples wakes."
$51 / night
"This campground is popular with rafters and fishermen who like to drive upstream and float back to the campground."
"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."
$20 / night
"Willow creek is a nice family friendly location. Willow is a nice central location for travelers from all around."
"Willow creek campground is a nice campground with paved parking and picnic tables, easily accesible camp spots. Gets busy some weekends due to fishing at Willow Creek and on the Susitna River."
$15 - $25 / night
"From the moment you step into a clean office, the staff are very friendly and answer all my questions. They even bring the fire wood to your site."
"This campground is situated right on the river and when it is clear there are good views of Denali. Behind a gate you are sure not to get only campground or boat traffic."
"Right on the Susitna River and right next to Miller’s which has the best ice cream in Alaska.
If you are looking to hook up to Electric and want an easy stop on the highway this is a great choice."
$100 - $200 / night
"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."
$25 - $100 / night
"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."
"Very clean campground right next to Finger Lake. Vault toilets were spotless, campsites were clean, host puts reserved tags up on your camp post."
ScoutRight off the highway but tons of room. There’s open spots, shady spots, and some close to the river!
GuideGreat spot to camp when you don't want to travel too far from home. Would recommend!
ScoutThere is literally trash everywhere. Beer cans. Toilet paper. Tampons. Plus lots of people go here. And there aren’t a lot of blinds to go pee. And the places do have are just gross.
GuideCity Campground that is along Hwy 1. It is in need of some maintenance on the bathrooms. However, everything was working. You do hear road noise from the hwy. Price and convenient location are good.
LegendOur planned stop at Three Bears Trapper Creek Inn& RV Park was a bust—their large pull-throughs were closed due to sewer issues—but they recommended Montana Creek Campground about 20 miles south. We called, and they told us to come on in. Located just off the Parks Highway/AK-3, the friendly campground manager gave us a map of the dry-camping sites that were available, including a few in the tent section that could handle our 40’ fifth wheel and told us to pick a spot. We walked the grounds and chose back-in site 13 in the tent area, which was more than long enough for our rig and F450—we even got to put the back patio down. We needed to top off our water tank, but the spigot had weak pressure, so the fill took a while. Afterward, we backed up in the large parking lot and headed to our site. We had 2 bars LTE on Verizon and 1 bar roaming on T-Mobile. The site had a picnic table, fire pit, and a nice stand-up grill. The campsites on the north side have 30 AMP but no water. Toward the back of the campground are more wooded pull-through and back-in dry-camping sites—some well spaced with privacy from shrubbery—but this area isn’t tall-rig friendly. The campground filled up over the weekend with locals from the Anchorage area. The same office also registers campers for the Montana Creek Recreation Site across the street, which is essentially a back-in parking lot for smaller rigs. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay—especially with the chance to get in some fly fishing.
LegendWanted a place to boondock for a couple of days near Talkeetna. Found this spot and it’s amazing.
We are in our truck camper which could drive down no problem. Might be an issue for bigger rigs.
Found a good mostly level spot and had two peaceful days.
ScoutElectric , water and dump. Bathrooms barely adequate, dirty, wet floors, hard to use showers. Combination door lock which was changed mid stay to keep out the homeless. Overall i would stay here again given the location and low price $35 electric
ScoutThere are actually at least 4 separate camping areas here at the confluence of the Matanuska and King rivers. The largest is on the more southwesterly corner and could accommodate at least a dozen rigs of any size. Most are on river gravel or dirt, and a few are riverfront. Most of these would offer excellent Starlink and solar. On the northwesterly side are a half dozen sites mixed among the trees. A big rig could get in here, but this is more natural for vans and such. Heavy trees mean little solar and obstructed Starlink. The northeasterly side has a few spots too, but definitely just a van or smaller.
Road noise is shockingly light considering how close you are to the road. The river drowns out a lot of it, and being significantly below the road helps too.
Not exactly peaceful camping, so I expect most people are like us and will use it strictly as an overnight.
TravelerCheck in was very easy. Guys at the store are very helpful. It is right off the road, so yes there is road noise. We had a pull thru site, very level with a picnic table and fire pit. Very close to Johnny on the spot toilet, which was very clean. There are electricity hook ups but no water. There is a potable water fill up but no dump. Mosquitos galore though this time of year. Really pretty Creek. Great wifi near the well stocked store. Close to supermarket too. Great place to visit is Talkeetna
Camping near Willow, Alaska, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or just relax by the water, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Willow, Alaska, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Willow, AK offers a wide range of camping options, with 90 campgrounds and RV parks near Willow, AK and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Willow, AK is South Rolly Lake Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 12 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Willow, AK.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Willow, AK that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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