The best campgrounds near Anchorage, Alaska with swimming

Looking to go camping near Anchorage, Alaska and take a dip in the water? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your swimming adventure. Check out top campsites like Magical Camping Ocean, Volcano Views (14 reviews), The Cozy Big Yurt-Off The Grid! (8 reviews), and Tent camping, kayaking, Alaskan fun (5 reviews). These campsites offer amenities like pets, potable water, and showers, and popular activities such as horseback riding, snow sports, and boating. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $15 per night. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into the Alaskan wilderness!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Anchorage

Looking to go camping near Anchorage, Alaska and take a dip in the water? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your swimming adventure. Check out top campsites like Magical Camping Ocean, Volcano Views (14 reviews), The Cozy Big Yurt-Off The Grid! (8 reviews), and Tent camping, kayaking, Alaskan fun (5 reviews). These campsites offer amenities like pets, potable water, and showers, and popular activities such as horseback riding, snow sports, and boating. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $15 per night. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into the Alaskan wilderness!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Anchorage

1. Salt & Yarrow Soul Sanctuary

100%

(10)

33mi from Anchorage · 2 sites · Tents

This 5 acre parcel started off as raw land covered in downed spruce. The hosts have cleared and continue to clear, establishing easy to walk on trails to get from point a to point b so you can explore:) every year adding more edible vegetation with the hopes of a full blown food forest in the near future. Learn more about this land: Welcome to our Alaskan getaway! Come pitch a tent and enjoy the midnight sunsets and sunrises with a beautiful backdrop of the Alaskan sky. Our ideal location by the lake allows for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. We have seasonal gardens that you can pick fresh produce from - check with the host for seasonal vegetation. Feed the birds, get dirt under your fingernails, sleep in a tent, drive to the mountains (about an hour away!) and take a hike. . Enjoy Alaska, that's what this getaway is all about - we look forward to your stay! You cannot drive to the tent sites it’s park and walk but they aren’t far, 500ft at most. There is now a well on site let us know and we can help you grab you a few gallons if you need. You will need to have contact with the host before coming as the neighborhood is gated!

2. Twin Peaks Sleeps

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(4)

17mi from Anchorage · 13 sites · RVs

Escape the hustle and bustle of crowded campgrounds and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Eklutna Valley at Twin Peaks Sleeps. With astounding mountain views, staying at TP Sleeps will take your breath away when you step out your door. Nestled on the north edge Anchorage, Alaska, our accommodations provide a perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Explore the stunning surroundings, play at Eklutna Lake and stay in quiet comfort at our 2 RV sites, large house or small apartment. Twin Peaks Sleeps are your gateway to a peaceful escape amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Eklutna Valley.

3. Clean Forest type camping

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(11)

35mi from Anchorage · 40 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Family friendly our campground is called houston grass station campground and is located right next to the alaska railroad watch it go by wile you camp see you here thanks

4. Decision Point State Marine Park

2 sites · Whittier, Alaska

Discover the serene beauty of Decision Point State Marine Park.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

5. Granite Bay State Marine Park

1 site · Whittier, Alaska

Discover Granite Bay State Marine Park's natural splendor.

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

Public campgrounds near Anchorage

Decision Point Campground

38mi from Anchorage · 2 sites · in Decision Point State Marine Park

Granite Bay Campground

45mi from Anchorage · 1 site · in Granite Bay State Marine Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

F

Frederick

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Clean Forest type camping

Stayed two weeks without any issues at campsite, porta potty on site, dumpster, and picnic table.

J

Jinypher

July 2025

20 ft Class A

4 nights at Clean Forest type camping

Was beautiful and clean and had a lot of fun! Would definitely come back! But if you are looking for something with WiFi they never provided that information, even after messaging the host directly.