The best camping near Talkeetna with wildlife watching

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If you're looking to experience wildlife watching near Talkeetna, Alaska, Hipcamp has over 250 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $15 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you'll find the perfect campground to suit your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include Pinochle Trail Campground (77 reviews), Darell B.’s Magical Mountain (6 reviews), and Majestic Denali Alaska Campsite (5 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include trash disposal, toilets, and campfires. In addition to wildlife watching, you can also enjoy activities such as visiting historic sites, whitewater paddling, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

91% (43) 14 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Talkeetna

Talkeetna Lake Retreat

1. Talkeetna Lake Retreat

98%
(30)
9.4mi from Talkeetna · 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
Clean Forest type camping

2. Clean Forest type camping

77%
(11)
46mi from Talkeetna · 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
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$12
 / night
Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

3. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
19mi from Talkeetna · 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
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
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

5. Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

100%
(1)
133 sites · Big Lake, Alaska
Take a serene escape into Alaska's wilderness at Nancy Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

6. The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

83%
(3)
2.9mi from Talkeetna · 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
Hatcher Pass Management Area

7. Hatcher Pass Management Area

100%
(2)
18 sites · Fishhook, Alaska
Discover Hatcher Pass's scenic vistas and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

If you're looking to experience wildlife watching near Talkeetna, Alaska, Hipcamp has over 250 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $15 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you'll find the perfect campground to suit your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include Pinochle Trail Campground (77 reviews), Darell B.’s Magical Mountain (6 reviews), and Majestic Denali Alaska Campsite (5 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include trash disposal, toilets, and campfires. In addition to wildlife watching, you can also enjoy activities such as visiting historic sites, whitewater paddling, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

91% (43) 14 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Talkeetna

Talkeetna Lake Retreat

1. Talkeetna Lake Retreat

98%
(30)
9.4mi from Talkeetna · 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
Clean Forest type camping

2. Clean Forest type camping

77%
(11)
46mi from Talkeetna · 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
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$12
 / night
Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

3. Little Bear Wilderness Retreat

100%
(10)
19mi from Talkeetna · 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
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
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

5. Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

100%
(1)
133 sites · Big Lake, Alaska
Take a serene escape into Alaska's wilderness at Nancy Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

6. The Farmhouse atTaiga Tooth

83%
(3)
2.9mi from Talkeetna · 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
Hatcher Pass Management Area

7. Hatcher Pass Management Area

100%
(2)
18 sites · Fishhook, Alaska
Discover Hatcher Pass's scenic vistas and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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