The best river, stream, or creek camping near Petersville

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In Petersville, river camping means waking up to the sound of rushing water and endless sky. With over 130 riverfront sites, you can cast a line, hike right out your tent flap, or watch moose graze at dawn. Prices start at $65 a night, with the average spot running $440—so there’s a range to fit how rugged or comfortable you want your stay. Campsites like Little Bear Wilderness Retreat (7 reviews) and Kashwitna River Bend Retreat (2 reviews) keep you close to the water and the action. Campfires are allowed, showers and toilets are on hand, and the fishing draws anglers from all over. If you want to watch eagles swoop or just sit by the river, Petersville delivers. Pack for chilly nights and keep your camera ready—wildlife doesn’t wait for anyone.

100% (10) 139 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Petersville

Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

1. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
42mi from Petersville · 2 sites
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
Campfires
from 
$85
 / night
Chase The Adventure Cabin

2. Chase The Adventure Cabin

28mi from Petersville · 4 sites
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
Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

3. 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 in the summer and snow machine in the winter. 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
Denali State Park

4. Denali State Park

100%
(3)
State park 29mi from Petersville · 131 sites
This park acts like an extension of Denali National Park with several hundred thousand wild acres.
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Campfires
Kashwitna River Bend Retreat

5. Kashwitna River Bend Retreat

100%
(2)
45mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is private property in a small gated community offering you your own space, peace, and privacy. Our spot offers a long gravel driveway and large gravel pad that sits a little higher on a knoll. This gives you the ability to camp and look out directly at the Kashwitna River. It's only a small walk to the Susitna Landing Campground, Boat Launch and Facilities.
from 
$86
 / night

In Petersville, river camping means waking up to the sound of rushing water and endless sky. With over 130 riverfront sites, you can cast a line, hike right out your tent flap, or watch moose graze at dawn. Prices start at $65 a night, with the average spot running $440—so there’s a range to fit how rugged or comfortable you want your stay. Campsites like Little Bear Wilderness Retreat (7 reviews) and Kashwitna River Bend Retreat (2 reviews) keep you close to the water and the action. Campfires are allowed, showers and toilets are on hand, and the fishing draws anglers from all over. If you want to watch eagles swoop or just sit by the river, Petersville delivers. Pack for chilly nights and keep your camera ready—wildlife doesn’t wait for anyone.

100% (10) 139 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Petersville

Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

1. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
42mi from Petersville · 2 sites
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
Campfires
from 
$85
 / night
Chase The Adventure Cabin

2. Chase The Adventure Cabin

28mi from Petersville · 4 sites
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
Talkeetna Remote Campsite & Spring

3. 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 in the summer and snow machine in the winter. 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
Denali State Park

4. Denali State Park

100%
(3)
State park 29mi from Petersville · 131 sites
This park acts like an extension of Denali National Park with several hundred thousand wild acres.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Kashwitna River Bend Retreat

5. Kashwitna River Bend Retreat

100%
(2)
45mi from Petersville · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is private property in a small gated community offering you your own space, peace, and privacy. Our spot offers a long gravel driveway and large gravel pad that sits a little higher on a knoll. This gives you the ability to camp and look out directly at the Kashwitna River. It's only a small walk to the Susitna Landing Campground, Boat Launch and Facilities.
from 
$86
 / night

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