Camping near Talkeetna, Alaska

On the Susitna River near Denali National Park, this quaint town is surrounded by wilderness.

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Walk-in semi remote camping

9 sites · Lodging, Tents11 acres · Talkeetna, Matanuska Susitna
There are many back country trails, promising a true wilderness experience to off roaders whether on bike, atv, or a foot. For hikers, Possum Creek Camp, offers a remote walk-in site to pitch a tent. Learn more about this land: Monday - Thursday, available for one night stays. Friday - Sunday, minimum two night stay
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Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

2 sites · Lodging13 acres · Susitna North, Matanuska Susitna
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..
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Kashwitna Kush Wilderness Hangout

2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Willow, Matanuska Susitna
Learn more about this land:7 acres close to Kashwitna river and Susitna Landing boat launch. Private Cleared lots great for camping. Thick forest wilderness, Alaskan wildlife and ATV Trails are seconds away. We are building our homestead here and would love any and all visitors! You can choose to go out and camp in the private lot or stay close to our house and enjoy the ammenities!
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Adventure Lodge at Caswell Lakes

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Talkeetna, Matanuska Susitna
Dry RV and tent camping Willow Alaska. Quiet wooded area with many outdoor activities nearby. Just 75 scenic miles north of Anchorage making it far enough to get away, but not too far. World famous Talkeetna is a short 30 minute drive. It is a well know tourist area for outdoor sports, zip lining, jet boat rides, fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking and more. Talkeetna is the only stepping off point for travelers attempting the Mt Denali climb. See people from around the world. Enjoy its shops, restaurants, outdoor concerts and breweries. Willow is a small community known for its friendly residents, fishing, hunting and sled dog mushers. Great scenic views of Mt Denali. Sheep Creek lodge is a few miles down the borough maintained road. Cubbys convenience store is located 10 miles up the highway. Adventure Lodge is expanding. Plans include additional RV and camping sites and cabins complete with power and water. We are excited to offer this to you!
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Opted Out Acre

5 sites · RVs, Tents1 acres · Willow, Matanuska Susitna
Our property offers privacy for campers with a nice stream running through. We are near the Willow airport and the tracks for the Alaska scenic train, we do experience 2-3 short bursts of train noise (30 seconds- 3 minutes) a couple times a day. Overall, it's a very relaxing spot to enjoy nature My wife Kacie and I purchased this land in 2021 with the goal of creating a place where our family and others could enjoy nature while traveling through Alaska.
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Kashwitna River Bend Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Willow, Matanuska Susitna
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.
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Clean Forest type camping

40 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna
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
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Alaska RV spot

1 site · RV1 acre · Willow, Matanuska Susitna
It's a half acre snuggled inside a rural subdivision with an airfield, river access and plenty of nature to take in. Super fishing and hunting during the winter or summer! If you're looking to get away but still have the access to the outside world, this may be your spot. Just bring the RV! All are welcome!
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The Wilds

3 sites · Lodging200 acres · Fishhook, Matanuska Susitna
Our off-grid property is situated on 200 private acres of beautiful Alaskan land. We have five miles of trails right out your cabin door and beautiful views of the Susitna River throughout. The Talkeetna Mountains serve as an incredible backdrop to it all. We live on the property, as do our array of animals. We have a family of geese and chickens who will welcome you with open wings, as well as two dogs and three cats. We operate off of solar and generated power and while the cabins do have limited electricity, we ask that you We are located just 55 miles from the Anchorage Airport, 12 miles from downtown Palmer and 14 miles from downtown Wasilla. Best of all, were just 2.8 miles from Government Peak Recreation Area and 10 miles from Hatcher Pass, so if it's adventure you're looking for, you're in luck! If you’re looking for a fun day trip, we’re just an hour and a half from Talkeetna and 3.5 hours from Denali. We've named our property The Wilds because it is wild! A large portion of our land is protected by a conservation easement, so it can never be developed. We cherish that responsibility and are excited to share the rawness of this land with you!
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Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Hideaway

10 sites · Tents5 acres · Big Lake, Matanuska Susitna
NOTE: The place is accessible only by walking and boat on the Red Shirt Lake, there are many tracks in the park, you can follow them to go there and hike through the forest.  Pitch your tent in this 5 acres piece of land located on the boundaries of the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area near Willow in Alaska. The land is located on the southern tip of "Our Lake", a small lake on the south eastern side of Red Shirt Lake. You will have a very quiet camping spot, located in front of the lake, with a creek nearby, and plenty of pikes to fish.
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tomodachi

20 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Palmer, Matanuska Susitna
3 acres of beautiful land with a peak at the mountains through the trees:) We are at the base of Hatcher Pass. Available are 8 RV spots and 12 tent spots! Just a 20 minute drive up the mountain straight to independence mine! The Little Susitna River winds it's way up the mountain and you can hear it as it runs its way through the mountains.
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Camping near Talkeetna guide

More than half a million visitors reach Denali National Park each year, and Talkeetna is a common stopping point on the way. Many visit the small community for abundant camping, fishing, and outdoor opportunities set on the banks of the Susitna River, which offers boat access and has great wade fishing access on numerous creeks and streams. It’s only a few hours driving north of Anchorage but also reachable by train or bus. RV camping and tent sites are available in town, and the general area has plenty of camping.

Where to Go

Susitna River

The Susitna River or “Big Su” as locals call it, runs right past town. A boat landing offers access for motorized watercraft. The river is a major highway for salmon migrating to spawning grounds and it also has wild whitewater and incredible views of the Alaska Range. Take a guided jet boat tour on a covered deck to experience different sections of wilderness and the famous Devil’s Canyon whitewater stretch.

Denali National Park

Denali National Park is the big attraction for many Talkeetna campers and it’s an incredible landscape to experience. Many trips begin at the visitors center to gain an understanding of the general area, trail systems and safety precautions needed for the park. Take the shuttle or ride a bike down the main road, hike to Horseshoe Lake or explore the vast backcountry on foot if you’re an experienced navigator. Guided hiking tours, dogsled tours, and river rafting are also all available near the park.

Flightseeing Tours

Alaska Range flightseeing tours leave from the Talkeetna airport, taking visitors over some of the most rugged and unpopulated country on earth. Viewing glaciers and steep mountain slopes from the sky while also flying over river valleys where moose, caribou and grizzly bears roam is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can do this directly out of Talkeetna without entering the park by road.

Area Streams

While the Susitna River is great for fishing, it’s a large river that requires expert knowledge and equipment to access and have success. The surrounding streams are smaller and serve as spawning grounds for salmon in the region. The Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers are often productive and smaller streams like Clear Creek and Prairie Creek have salmon, trout and dolly varden available in the summer fishing season.

When to Go

Talkeetna is accessible by road and is a year-round destination. The vast majority of visitors arrive during summer when the days are long and warmer. Salmon runs also occur during peak summer, making July and August the best times to visit the area. It’s also a good time for camping comfortably and hiking around Talkeetna and Denali National Park. Days begin getting shorter in September and on through winter. Although cold, winter brings dog sledding into action and visitors come to snowshoe and cross country ski. Viewing the northern lights here in winter is also an amazing way to spend a night.

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