Palmer / Wasilla Area RV Parks & Campgrounds
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Popular campground managed by the city of Huston across the street from the Little Susitna River Public Use Facility. This campground also has a day use area, a pavillion for rent, playgrounds, and access to fishing on the Little Susitna River.
Small, quiet, waterfront campground on Rocky Lake in the community of Big Lake. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout so it’s a fun spot to angle, especially with kids.
There are 10 sites here, good for RVs or tents. They all overlook the lake, which is open to canoes, kayaks, and fishing. You can rent a boat here, or mountain bike/hike the trails, which connect to the Matanuska Greenbelt system.
Located at Mile 11 of Hatcher Pass Road, you’ll find Government Peak Picnic Area. There is a small campground with 8 sites for tents or smaller RVs, and a picnic area.
A great camping option close to Wasilla or Palmer, this lakeside campground fills up on the weekend with Alaskans. The lake is a great place for kids to learn to fish; there are plenty of arctic char, rainbow trout, and grayling in the waters. It’s also a good place to canoe or kayak (you can rent from a place just a few lakes away); while the lake is open to motorized craft, it’s not overrun by jet skis or powerboats.
Large campground in Wasilla, Alaska managed by the city of Wasilla. There’s a 57-spot campground, 3 large pavillions, fields, a playground, and a boat launch for watersports. The lake is stocked with Rainbow trout and is popular in summer, as well as for ice fishing in winter.
On the north side of the Knik River Bridge, turn off the main roadway and drive down the riverbed.This is a good area to get out and hike around, you can walk beside the glacially-fed Knik River while under the dominant peaks of the Chugach Mountains and Pioneer Peak.
Popular launching point for boaters fishing the Little Susitna River. There is a fee for daily parking, and there are several sites available for overnight camping. This is a popular site for fishing guides to launch day charter trips. There’s a great wooden sign near the river to proudly hang your catch for a photo. It’s popular to angle for Kings in May and Silvers closer to August/September.