The best forest campgrounds near Petersville, Alaska

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Talkeetna Lake Retreat

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35mi from Petersville · 13 sites · RVs · Talkeetna, AK

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 11 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!

2. The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

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28mi from Petersville · 10 sites · Lodging · Talkeetna, AK

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!

3. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

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42mi from Petersville · 2 sites · Lodging · Talkeetna, AK

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..

4. Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

41mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Talkeetna, AK

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.

5. The Cozy Kashwitna

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45mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Willow, AK

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.

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6. Chase The Adventure Cabin

28mi from Petersville · 4 sites · Lodging · Chase, AK

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.

Public campgrounds near Petersville

Denali View South

23mi from Petersville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Denali State Park

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Lower Troublesome Creek Campground

24mi from Petersville · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Denali State Park

Byers Lake Lakeshore Campground

31mi from Petersville · 6 sites · in Denali State Park

Byers Lake Campground

32mi from Petersville · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Denali State Park

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Denali View North

47mi from Petersville · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Denali State Park

Stories from the community

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Eva

August 2025

19 ft Class B

2 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

We really loved staying here. Despite the rain, we had a fantastic time. We higly recommend this place 😊

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grendel

August 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

The place, the calm, the privacy, the owner, the rv sites, the bathtube… just amazing! All of them!!

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Kelsey

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

The property is beautiful! It's convenient location and attention to detail makes this place a great stay. Jessica is super kind and has amazing attention to detail with the decor, beauty, and great flow of the property she designed for guests! We were able to take our dog there with lots of space to enjoy walks in a gorgeous woods setting right on the lake! The amenities are off the charts, the sites are spacious and private and we really enjoyed our short stay! We checked in late and left early and it was easy to use the app. She even has a la carte options like a propane fireplace, sauna, hot tub and kayaks available to all guests....absolutely incredible, highly recommend and we will stay again!

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Kelli

August 2025

29 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Jessica’s place is a lovely place, clean, many thoughtful amenities, great location, quiet. We would revisit again.

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Peggy

August 2025

21 ft campervan

2 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Beautiful campground! Large lots with picnic tables with umbrella, large community fire pit, super clean restrooms & shower areas. We did a hot tub and a sauna add on - both were great, but I would especially recommend the hot tub! We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake! Everything was perfectly thought out and the host was so friendly and helpful.. We would definitely rent here again.

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Lee Michael

August 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

The Irene came over to say hi and showed us sind. She was very nice. There was minor road noise since it's so close to the highway, but it was clean, comfortable, and sunset at the lake was beautiful

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Nika

August 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

We had such a fantastic time here! The hot tub and sauna, along with the outdoor showers, were so nice after traveling. The campground is well laid out and felt safe, and the spots were relatively private. We really wish we had had time to take advantage of the kayaks at the lake! It was very picturesque though. I also really appreciated the well stocked common area with some items for sale. Jessica and her family were also super nice and helpful! They had great recommendations.

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Julia

August 2025

24 ft campervan

2 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

We camped during the late summer in our sprinter van. They don’t have electric yet but they will very soon. It’s a lovely place tucked away but close enough to town. They have truly put love, blood sweat and tears into making this a lovely place to stay. Jessica is a charming host! They have some beautiful and even hilly hiking trails right around the place that could keep you busy for a while. The kayaks are fun paddle to around the lake. The hot tub was such a lovely bonus addition. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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Kim

August 2025

1 night at Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

Highly recommend Shelley’s place! The cabin is so cozy and peaceful. Her land is beautiful. There are short trails and kayaks to use. Great place to rest and reset.

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Capricia

August 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

We had such a great time camping. The hot tub, ax throwing, lake views were well worth the drive. We can’t wait to plan a longer trip next year so we can get use of the kayaks!

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Ana

August 2025

24 ft Class C

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this campground with our RV. We felt safe and enjoyed plenty of privacy. Although it’s a newer campground and not all amenities (power/water) were yet available, we still had a fantastic time kayaking on the lake and truly appreciated the warm hospitality of our host.

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a.

August 2025

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

talkeetna lake retrait is fantastic. the retreat is beautifully designed with lots of warm and useful details. jessica welcomes us personally and explaines everything. the sites are very nicely laid out, with plenty of space and picnic tables with parasols. we also get a gas fire pit. there is a club house with bath and shower, as well as sauna and hot tube. you can also use boats if you want. we enjoyed our two nights there. thanks to jessica.

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Russel

August 2025

28 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Spectacular campground! More than we wished for, can’t wait until they finish the rest of the amenities.

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David

August 2025

21 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

The RV sites were spacious, unlike most private RV camps in Alaska, which is a very nice thing. They include a picnic table with umbrella. In the near future there will be 50/30/20 amp service, also unusual for a Hipcamp. An outhouse and outdoor shower are nearby, along with a communal fire pit with comfy chairs surrounding it. A short walk away is the clubhouse with flush toilet and shower. All kinds of reasonably priced items (smores, coffee, coffee mugs, ball caps, etc.) are for sale in the clubhouse. For an additional fee, time in a sauna or a hot tub is available. The property is a adjacent to a small lake, and the camp includes free use of a rowboat, canoe or kayaks to paddle around the lake. All in all quite a beautiful place. There may be some road noise, but it didn't bother us.

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Amanda

August 2025

15 ft campervan

2 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

This is a lovely campground not far from town. Jessica is a wonderful host and you can see the work that is going into making the property even better. The sites are a good size with gas fire pits. The lake is lovely for a paddle and a swim and the extra little bits like the hot tub, sauna and club house make it a great stay.

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Scott

August 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Very quiet and peaceful! Great location to explore the area

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Lindsey

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Beautiful area with nice walking trails next door. We really loved the hot tub experience and propane fire pit addon. Everything was clean and well kept. Peaceful place :)

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Adele

July 2025

13 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

Don't miss this sweet little retreat in Talkeetna Alaska. A family owned and operated business, it is tucked in the trees beside a lake surrounded by the beauty of Alaskan nature. We appreciated all the little touches and ammendeties such as an outside toilet, showers, changing rooms and wash up station that made our stay easy and enjoyable. As campers with a little teardrop trailer, we spent a large part of our time outdoors and loved the umbrella topped picnic table and propane operated fire pit that were great in sun and rain. The hosts were more than gracious and gave us great support as needed. This little gem is a great place for individuals and families with plenty of little areas to relax in comfy chairs, kayak while listening to the loons on the lake, or take off for a jaunt to the nearby town of Talkeetna. There is a grocery store and gas station less than a mile away which was so convenient. Probably our favorite amendity was the hot tub where we relaxed while overlooking the lake. Though we did not use the sauna, it was great to know it was there especially when the weather turned nippy.

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Tammy

July 2025

26 ft Class C

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

This place is amazing! Jessica was so helpful and kind. The sites were roomy and beautiful. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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Lorien

July 2025

19 ft campervan

Group trip

1 night at Talkeetna Lake Retreat

This is a wonderful find! Jessica is so kind and the clubhouse and shower are immaculate. The kids loved the paddleboat and there is a great community fire pit we didn't get to use. Fantastic atmosphere- we'd stay here again in a heartbeat.