Camping in Wasilla, AK, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

United States
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Alaska
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Wasilla

91% (65 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Wasilla

Under $50

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Lowell Point

2 campgrounds

The gentle trail hugs the water’s edge for a mile upstream, continuing over a small wood bridge and returns in the same fashion on the other side. Look up to spot wildlife in the rocky outcrops on both sides of the valley.

Denali National Park & Preserve

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Chugach State Park

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Chugach National Forest

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Jim Creek Blank Land

30 sites · RVs13 acres · Palmer, AK

This is blank land in the Buette area of Palmer, Alaska. No signs except for the address sign. Make your own spot. No amenities. Please take your own trash out. Enjoy your stay for just $10 a night. Near Jim Creek. Great fishing. A lot of trails for 4X4s and riding ATVs. Come park your car, camper, RV etc and enjoy Alaskan life at Jim Creek Blank land.

Wasilla Woods

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Wasilla Woods is located in the heart of Wasilla on a wooded, semi-private one- acre lot. The host house sits on the cleared part of the lot, adjoined by a great campsite for Alaska visitors on the other side. Our guests access the property from their own wooded driveway, keeping plenty of privacy between the two spaces. Guests have use of a fire pit and approximately 70x40 feet of camping space on the far side of the fire pit, away from the house. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed. This camp site does not furnish water, electricity, or sewer access. Tents, RVs, campers, and tiny houses are welcome.

Clean Forest type camping

40 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Wasilla, AK

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

A Place in the Woods; Close 2 town!

1 site · Lodging1 acres · Tanaina, AK

Learn more about this land:In the Woods, 2-5 minutes from “town” (but “miles” from the city lights!) Enjoy “the adventure of camping out in the woods” without having to pay for a crowded “RV park site, have to set up, level camper, connect water, propane, waste waters, etc. (Yuck!) Just relax, read, or start a camp fire 🔥, use the gas BBQ, watch birds, squirrels, the local Moose! This unique “Retro 1960s” Experience, is camping, at it’s best! Our VINTAGE, classic ‘nearly-restored’ 1968 “Allah’s Choice Travel Camper Trailer” is all set up, for your immediate use on arrival w/full hookups, WiFi, easy Parking, on our Pvt. One-Acre Property, & just 2+ miles from WASILLA w/ restaurants, stores, and more. The adjacent property is over 25+ acres of Natural Forest with an abundance of all the flora & fauna so common in Alaska! It’s our “Stay-Cation-Escape” (not how we used to ‘go camping’,) we now share how to avoid paying nightly rent for “hookups”, set up 5-10’ away from ‘too many people’ crowded into their huge “Homes on Wheels!.” We SHARE our “Little Travel Trailer, set it up on our property for you to enjoy. Come on out to adventure, sans the hassle! Call for more info!

Saved 4 times

Private RV in the Woods of WASILLA!

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Learn more about this land:“Cute little CAMPER” set up on 1+ Acre residential lot, just outside the city limits, primarily forest, with an additional 25+ natural Forest adjacent to our land/property; (the owner is a neighbor and a friend) This “Glamping Vintage Aladdin Allah's Choice" Camper 'Travel Trailer' is fully installed with a deck, awning, WiFi, and full hookups as well, on the "back 1/3 Acre of our property looking at the adjacent 25+ Acres to the rear and a brilliant view of trees, flora and fauna, and not so distant Talkeetna Mountain Range.

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Lulu's Glamping on the Knik River

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Palmer, AK

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located on the river's edge of the Knik River in Palmer, Alaska, our glamping tents offer a unique experience. Unplug, unwind and kickback in our Stout canvas style bell tents. Each tent is stylishly outfitted with a queen size bed, linens, rugs, stylish decor and other amenities. You also will have your own smokeless Solo Stove with seating for two outside your tent. Only 45 minutes north of Anchorage, our location boasts incredible views with access to all things outdoor! There are shared porta toilets with foot pump sinks with soap for hand washing on site. There is one on demand outdoor shower! We have an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ grill, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, salt, pepper and other items for guest use. Half of the property is an adult glamping experience. Half of the property allows children, as long as you understand that we are located right on the river and children should be supervised. Our property is the perfect basecamp with easy access to hiking for all abilities; Bodenburg Butte, Lazy Mountain, Pioneer Peek and Pioneer Falls. Located right on the Knik River we can help you plan a day of fishing, kayaking or riverboat touring. Other local activities include ATV rentals, glacier helicopter tours, exploring the town of Palmer, the Alaska State Fair, a trip to the Reindeer Farm, Independence Mine State Historical Park, the Musk Ox Farm, horseback riding, touring our breweries, enjoying the local golf course, sled dog tours and so much more! Although we love pets, in order to keep tents clean and odor fee, pets are not allowed without permission. No smoking 🚭 Check in 4pm Check out 11am We ask that shoes be removed before enter the tent.

Clean Forest type camping

40 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Wasilla, AK

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

Jim Creek Blank Land

30 sites · RVs13 acres · Palmer, AK

This is blank land in the Buette area of Palmer, Alaska. No signs except for the address sign. Make your own spot. No amenities. Please take your own trash out. Enjoy your stay for just $10 a night. Near Jim Creek. Great fishing. A lot of trails for 4X4s and riding ATVs. Come park your car, camper, RV etc and enjoy Alaskan life at Jim Creek Blank land.

Wasilla Woods

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Wasilla Woods is located in the heart of Wasilla on a wooded, semi-private one- acre lot. The host house sits on the cleared part of the lot, adjoined by a great campsite for Alaska visitors on the other side. Our guests access the property from their own wooded driveway, keeping plenty of privacy between the two spaces. Guests have use of a fire pit and approximately 70x40 feet of camping space on the far side of the fire pit, away from the house. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed. This camp site does not furnish water, electricity, or sewer access. Tents, RVs, campers, and tiny houses are welcome.

Private RV in the Woods of WASILLA!

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Learn more about this land:“Cute little CAMPER” set up on 1+ Acre residential lot, just outside the city limits, primarily forest, with an additional 25+ natural Forest adjacent to our land/property; (the owner is a neighbor and a friend) This “Glamping Vintage Aladdin Allah's Choice" Camper 'Travel Trailer' is fully installed with a deck, awning, WiFi, and full hookups as well, on the "back 1/3 Acre of our property looking at the adjacent 25+ Acres to the rear and a brilliant view of trees, flora and fauna, and not so distant Talkeetna Mountain Range.

A Place in the Woods; Close 2 town!

1 site · Lodging1 acres · Tanaina, AK

Learn more about this land:In the Woods, 2-5 minutes from “town” (but “miles” from the city lights!) Enjoy “the adventure of camping out in the woods” without having to pay for a crowded “RV park site, have to set up, level camper, connect water, propane, waste waters, etc. (Yuck!) Just relax, read, or start a camp fire 🔥, use the gas BBQ, watch birds, squirrels, the local Moose! This unique “Retro 1960s” Experience, is camping, at it’s best! Our VINTAGE, classic ‘nearly-restored’ 1968 “Allah’s Choice Travel Camper Trailer” is all set up, for your immediate use on arrival w/full hookups, WiFi, easy Parking, on our Pvt. One-Acre Property, & just 2+ miles from WASILLA w/ restaurants, stores, and more. The adjacent property is over 25+ acres of Natural Forest with an abundance of all the flora & fauna so common in Alaska! It’s our “Stay-Cation-Escape” (not how we used to ‘go camping’,) we now share how to avoid paying nightly rent for “hookups”, set up 5-10’ away from ‘too many people’ crowded into their huge “Homes on Wheels!.” We SHARE our “Little Travel Trailer, set it up on our property for you to enjoy. Come on out to adventure, sans the hassle! Call for more info!

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North 40 Stays

5 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Sutton, AK

Camp right on the banks of the Matanuska river while staring at the magnificent King Mountain, Pinnacle mountain, and Craig Mountain! Over 10 acres with only 5 camp sites! Close to Kings river and some of the best ATV trails in the State! The Matanuska river offers some of the best rock hounding in the area and when the river is low, kids love playing in the shallow river streams and sandbars! This is an adult, kids and dogs dream play area! Come relax and get away from the busyness of life!!

Booked 2 times

tomodachi

20 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Palmer, AK

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.

Tanaina Folk Farm

2 sites · Tents1 acre · Wasilla, AK

A longtime hobby project in constant flux to accommodate our shifting needs for permaculture and husbandry, we live on a beautiful hunk of boreal suburban forest in a lively neighborhood. We have been here since 2011 developing our plans to get the most out of our land while still enjoying the wilderness.

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Pitstop landing

1 site · RV1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Nothing fantasy but it's quite for the most part....I figure someone would need a place to park and have a base point to explore alaska were far enough out of town where u dont feel the city and lots to see ...I've camped on and in the camping area for 2 years myself and feel comfortable enough to have respectful people to share it with when they need a stop for a day or a monthLearn more about this land: alaska you can do almost anything wild in the area or in a short drive from the camp site have fun and see Lakes Hiking Fishing Bears Nature Mosse And

Saved 11 times

Birch forest

4 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Knik Fairview, AK

Learn more about this land:It really is just a nice forested lot for a nice basecamp in Alaska. Private driveway 4 Private lots for camping 4 firepits Porta pottys Close to Town

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Portage Island Glacier

23 sites · RVs, Tents90 acres · Portage, AK

Alaska's city of Portage was nearly destroyed in the 1964 earthquake; only 20 cabins remain on the 90 acres, privately owned by H. Tomingas, that divides The Portage River. During high enough tides, "Portage" is totally surrounded by water making it into an island. In other words, it's the only place that actually has a tide regulated moat!Learn more about this land:Private property overlooking Potter's Marsh just outside of Anchorage with a view that's unreal. Two separate cabins to choose from (our other listing), or pack in and pitch your own tent -- this listing!

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Wasilla Woods

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Wasilla, AK

Wasilla Woods is located in the heart of Wasilla on a wooded, semi-private one- acre lot. The host house sits on the cleared part of the lot, adjoined by a great campsite for Alaska visitors on the other side. Our guests access the property from their own wooded driveway, keeping plenty of privacy between the two spaces. Guests have use of a fire pit and approximately 70x40 feet of camping space on the far side of the fire pit, away from the house. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed. This camp site does not furnish water, electricity, or sewer access. Tents, RVs, campers, and tiny houses are welcome.

Jim Creek Blank Land

30 sites · RVs13 acres · Palmer, AK

This is blank land in the Buette area of Palmer, Alaska. No signs except for the address sign. Make your own spot. No amenities. Please take your own trash out. Enjoy your stay for just $10 a night. Near Jim Creek. Great fishing. A lot of trails for 4X4s and riding ATVs. Come park your car, camper, RV etc and enjoy Alaskan life at Jim Creek Blank land.

Lulu's Glamping on the Knik River

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Palmer, AK

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located on the river's edge of the Knik River in Palmer, Alaska, our glamping tents offer a unique experience. Unplug, unwind and kickback in our Stout canvas style bell tents. Each tent is stylishly outfitted with a queen size bed, linens, rugs, stylish decor and other amenities. You also will have your own smokeless Solo Stove with seating for two outside your tent. Only 45 minutes north of Anchorage, our location boasts incredible views with access to all things outdoor! There are shared porta toilets with foot pump sinks with soap for hand washing on site. There is one on demand outdoor shower! We have an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ grill, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, salt, pepper and other items for guest use. Half of the property is an adult glamping experience. Half of the property allows children, as long as you understand that we are located right on the river and children should be supervised. Our property is the perfect basecamp with easy access to hiking for all abilities; Bodenburg Butte, Lazy Mountain, Pioneer Peek and Pioneer Falls. Located right on the Knik River we can help you plan a day of fishing, kayaking or riverboat touring. Other local activities include ATV rentals, glacier helicopter tours, exploring the town of Palmer, the Alaska State Fair, a trip to the Reindeer Farm, Independence Mine State Historical Park, the Musk Ox Farm, horseback riding, touring our breweries, enjoying the local golf course, sled dog tours and so much more! Although we love pets, in order to keep tents clean and odor fee, pets are not allowed without permission. No smoking 🚭 Check in 4pm Check out 11am We ask that shoes be removed before enter the tent.

tomodachi

20 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Palmer, AK

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.

Clean Forest type camping

40 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Wasilla, AK

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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Camping near Wasilla guide

Overview

Looking to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure near Wasilla, Alaska? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 139 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're into paddling, exploring historic sites, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews, such as Pinochle Trail Campground (77 reviews), Kashwitna Kush Wilderness Hangout (4 reviews), and Clean Forest type camping (2 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and potable water. With prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $15 per night, you can have an amazing camping experience without breaking the bank. Happy camping!