The best forest camping near Petersville

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Set up camp under towering spruce and birch in Petersville, where forest camping means waking to the sound of wind through the trees and the chance to spot moose at dawn. With over 150 forest campsites, you’re never far from a trailhead or a quiet patch of moss. Expect clean showers, toilets, and pet-friendly spots—essentials after a day tracking wildlife, casting for trout, or swimming in a glacier-fed creek. Nights start at $20, with most sites averaging $55. Locals head to Little Bear Wilderness Retreat (7 reviews) for its seclusion, or Willow AK Glamp & Camp (4 reviews) for easy river access. Adventure Lodge at Caswell Lakes (3 reviews) is a favorite for anglers and birdwatchers. You’ll find camps where nights are quiet and the forest feels endless.

100% (38) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Petersville

Talkeetna Lake Retreat

1. Talkeetna Lake Retreat

98%
(30)
35mi from Petersville · 13 sites · RVs
Escape the daily grind and indulge in a delightful retreat with us. Welcome to our evolving Alaskan campground – a work in progress that promises a unique experience. Situated on 15 acres, our property offers kayak use included in stay, outdoor showers, outhouse restroom, scenic cross-country walking paths, and an optional propane fire pit tank to add on to your reservation. With 8 electric RV pads and 3 dry RV pads complemented by picnic tables, you can enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Additionally, there's a grocery store, Subway, coffee shop, and gas station within walking distance, ensuring convenience and variety during your stay. You must be able to open and close a gate to enter or exit the property. Discover the Talkeetna Lake Retreat!
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

2. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
42mi from Petersville · 2 sites · Lodging
Here at Little Bear Cabins 30 minutes from Talkeetna, Alaska and Willow youll find a working off grid homestead with privacy and nature everywhere. Offering guided Alaskan plant walks and more! Private cabins with a wandering creek to explore with kayaks or skis as well as bikes all included ! Late fall its filled with salmon and trout. World class fly fishing all around you! Winter time the Northern lights will dance over you! With many trails to wander along and a bridge to view or swim. Summer or winter .. The birds here are like no other located in the migrating route of the predatory birds. You'll find nests all along the creek of rare birds.. Each cabin is private and has a firepit fridge and potable water provided . There are groomed ski trails and walking trails for guests with kayaks and bike to use during your stay .I offer guided walks of the garden and In the forest to learn about the edible and medicinal plants of Alaska. You will find stillness and nature all around you..
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$77
 / night
The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

3. The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

83%
(3)
28mi from Petersville · 10 sites · Lodging
TALKEETNA, ALASKA Overlooking Christiansen Lake. 7K (4.4 miles) from Talkeetna shops and dining. Upstairs suite with spacious balcony. This room contains a king bed. The private bath boasts large glass shower stall and deep bathtub. His n hers vanity. Walk in closet. Ground floor; large suite with private entrance onto porch and fields. There is one queen bed. Private bath with shower. The sitting room has a glass front wood burning stove for a cosy evening by the fire. Either suite is accessed from the main floor. On this floor, the kitchen, sitting room, dining area and balcony are available to our guests 24/7. Parking is available by the entrance. We also have two primitive cabins. Wood stoves. No plumbing. Guests must come fully equipped. We also have a one bedroom cabin, with all services. All cabins have adjacent parking. Two cabins have pull thru parking for pickup/trailer combinations. Our semi remote properties have camping options available in season. Adults only, preferred. No pets. We have dogs and farm animals on the property. Our shorefront and small float serve for swimming, fishing, or launching a canoe. Fly in guests may tie up at the float. Christiansen’s crystal clear waters provide wonderful fishing for rainbow and steelhead all summer, and through the ice in winter. Additional fishing, swimming and hiking is just down the road at our chain of lakes park - a good place for birding and berry picking. Cross country skiing possibilities are endless in winter. There are many back country trails, promising a true wilderness experience to off roaders whether on foot, on a bike, or atv. Unlimited camping is pemitted backpackers on Alaska State Lands. In season, guests may also reserve walk in camping on our semi remote properties. Tents, camp supplies and firewood may be set up for your adventure. Always be aware of fire danger. All fire danger warnings and restrictions are posted regularly and are mandatory!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$44
 / night
Denali State Park

4. Denali State Park

100%
(3)
131 sites · Trapper Creek, Alaska
This park acts like an extension of Denali National Park with several hundred thousand wild acres.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

5. Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

41mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Remote property 6 miles up an unmaintained road. Trail is traversable with 4 wheel drive vehicles and off road vehicles. The is a spring fed creek passing through on its way to sheep creek. Glimpses of the Talkeetna Range and Sleeping Lady. In a forest of old spruce and birch. Lots of moose and bear. Wild berries everywhere in the late summer and fall. Less than a mile from thousands of acres of state land and a 4 mile hike to Sheep Creek access. Site has an outhouse and fire ring.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
The Cozy Kashwitna

6. The Cozy Kashwitna

100%
(1)
45mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Camp in the forest and enjoy peace and privacy. Our site offers a long gravel driveway to park your trailer or set up your tent away from the main road and others. The property features a locked gate for extra security and privacy. Entry code will be provided after booking. It is only a short walk to the Susitna Landing Campground, Boat Launch, and Facilities. Enjoy proximity to the river without the crowds. Propane fire pits and smokeless fire pits are allowed, but please no fires on the bare ground.
from 
$72
 / night
Chase The Adventure Cabin

7. Chase The Adventure Cabin

28mi from Petersville · 4 sites · Lodging
Please remember this is remote and off the grid. All meals are included with stay. No electricity, No cell service, 2.5 hour 4 wheeler ride or 15 minute helicopter ride. Highly recommended healthy and physically fit guest. This can be rough terrian. Pack light, but both warm and cold - wet and dry. Prefer everyone try to fly in helicopter through talkeetna air taxi, 4 wheeler is also an option. 1 Bedroom upstairs in loft with 2 beds. Front porch and Back porch to sit and watch nature and listen to the river. Fireplace and couch downstairs with sitting area. Small kitchen area. This cabin also has an outdoor sauna. I have uploaded pictures to show the beauty. The host will be around as needed and wanted. We can offer meals if wanted. Fishing poles are available to rent.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$418
 / night

Set up camp under towering spruce and birch in Petersville, where forest camping means waking to the sound of wind through the trees and the chance to spot moose at dawn. With over 150 forest campsites, you’re never far from a trailhead or a quiet patch of moss. Expect clean showers, toilets, and pet-friendly spots—essentials after a day tracking wildlife, casting for trout, or swimming in a glacier-fed creek. Nights start at $20, with most sites averaging $55. Locals head to Little Bear Wilderness Retreat (7 reviews) for its seclusion, or Willow AK Glamp & Camp (4 reviews) for easy river access. Adventure Lodge at Caswell Lakes (3 reviews) is a favorite for anglers and birdwatchers. You’ll find camps where nights are quiet and the forest feels endless.

100% (38) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Petersville

Talkeetna Lake Retreat

1. Talkeetna Lake Retreat

98%
(30)
35mi from Petersville · 13 sites · RVs
Escape the daily grind and indulge in a delightful retreat with us. Welcome to our evolving Alaskan campground – a work in progress that promises a unique experience. Situated on 15 acres, our property offers kayak use included in stay, outdoor showers, outhouse restroom, scenic cross-country walking paths, and an optional propane fire pit tank to add on to your reservation. With 8 electric RV pads and 3 dry RV pads complemented by picnic tables, you can enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Additionally, there's a grocery store, Subway, coffee shop, and gas station within walking distance, ensuring convenience and variety during your stay. You must be able to open and close a gate to enter or exit the property. Discover the Talkeetna Lake Retreat!
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

2. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
42mi from Petersville · 2 sites · Lodging
Here at Little Bear Cabins 30 minutes from Talkeetna, Alaska and Willow youll find a working off grid homestead with privacy and nature everywhere. Offering guided Alaskan plant walks and more! Private cabins with a wandering creek to explore with kayaks or skis as well as bikes all included ! Late fall its filled with salmon and trout. World class fly fishing all around you! Winter time the Northern lights will dance over you! With many trails to wander along and a bridge to view or swim. Summer or winter .. The birds here are like no other located in the migrating route of the predatory birds. You'll find nests all along the creek of rare birds.. Each cabin is private and has a firepit fridge and potable water provided . There are groomed ski trails and walking trails for guests with kayaks and bike to use during your stay .I offer guided walks of the garden and In the forest to learn about the edible and medicinal plants of Alaska. You will find stillness and nature all around you..
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$77
 / night
The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

3. The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

83%
(3)
28mi from Petersville · 10 sites · Lodging
TALKEETNA, ALASKA Overlooking Christiansen Lake. 7K (4.4 miles) from Talkeetna shops and dining. Upstairs suite with spacious balcony. This room contains a king bed. The private bath boasts large glass shower stall and deep bathtub. His n hers vanity. Walk in closet. Ground floor; large suite with private entrance onto porch and fields. There is one queen bed. Private bath with shower. The sitting room has a glass front wood burning stove for a cosy evening by the fire. Either suite is accessed from the main floor. On this floor, the kitchen, sitting room, dining area and balcony are available to our guests 24/7. Parking is available by the entrance. We also have two primitive cabins. Wood stoves. No plumbing. Guests must come fully equipped. We also have a one bedroom cabin, with all services. All cabins have adjacent parking. Two cabins have pull thru parking for pickup/trailer combinations. Our semi remote properties have camping options available in season. Adults only, preferred. No pets. We have dogs and farm animals on the property. Our shorefront and small float serve for swimming, fishing, or launching a canoe. Fly in guests may tie up at the float. Christiansen’s crystal clear waters provide wonderful fishing for rainbow and steelhead all summer, and through the ice in winter. Additional fishing, swimming and hiking is just down the road at our chain of lakes park - a good place for birding and berry picking. Cross country skiing possibilities are endless in winter. There are many back country trails, promising a true wilderness experience to off roaders whether on foot, on a bike, or atv. Unlimited camping is pemitted backpackers on Alaska State Lands. In season, guests may also reserve walk in camping on our semi remote properties. Tents, camp supplies and firewood may be set up for your adventure. Always be aware of fire danger. All fire danger warnings and restrictions are posted regularly and are mandatory!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$44
 / night
Denali State Park

4. Denali State Park

100%
(3)
131 sites · Trapper Creek, Alaska
This park acts like an extension of Denali National Park with several hundred thousand wild acres.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

5. Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

41mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Remote property 6 miles up an unmaintained road. Trail is traversable with 4 wheel drive vehicles and off road vehicles. The is a spring fed creek passing through on its way to sheep creek. Glimpses of the Talkeetna Range and Sleeping Lady. In a forest of old spruce and birch. Lots of moose and bear. Wild berries everywhere in the late summer and fall. Less than a mile from thousands of acres of state land and a 4 mile hike to Sheep Creek access. Site has an outhouse and fire ring.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
The Cozy Kashwitna

6. The Cozy Kashwitna

100%
(1)
45mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
Camp in the forest and enjoy peace and privacy. Our site offers a long gravel driveway to park your trailer or set up your tent away from the main road and others. The property features a locked gate for extra security and privacy. Entry code will be provided after booking. It is only a short walk to the Susitna Landing Campground, Boat Launch, and Facilities. Enjoy proximity to the river without the crowds. Propane fire pits and smokeless fire pits are allowed, but please no fires on the bare ground.
from 
$72
 / night
Chase The Adventure Cabin

7. Chase The Adventure Cabin

28mi from Petersville · 4 sites · Lodging
Please remember this is remote and off the grid. All meals are included with stay. No electricity, No cell service, 2.5 hour 4 wheeler ride or 15 minute helicopter ride. Highly recommended healthy and physically fit guest. This can be rough terrian. Pack light, but both warm and cold - wet and dry. Prefer everyone try to fly in helicopter through talkeetna air taxi, 4 wheeler is also an option. 1 Bedroom upstairs in loft with 2 beds. Front porch and Back porch to sit and watch nature and listen to the river. Fireplace and couch downstairs with sitting area. Small kitchen area. This cabin also has an outdoor sauna. I have uploaded pictures to show the beauty. The host will be around as needed and wanted. We can offer meals if wanted. Fishing poles are available to rent.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$418
 / night

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