Talkeetna Boat Launch And Campground - Talkeetna, Alaska

Charles Parker

Very friendly proprietor. Clean restrooms near multiple boat launches. Great place to pick up some snacks, drinks, fishing supplies.

Terri Scown

We were there on Memorial weekend. The place is great, good price, site on the river in the back 40. But the people are out of control. They drive their motorcycles and side by sides right through your campsite without a thought. Spin donuts on the road next to your RV and when you ask them not to do it you are disrespecting them. Won't be back. No utilities

Tim Young

We parked our RV here a few nights when we were touring Alaska. Mid-week, the park was fairly quiet. There was fresh water available, though it came from the hose by the office. We took showers here, which was very nice after a number of days of sponge-baths on our drive across Canada. The staff were very pleasant, and the location was nice. During the time we were there was one of the few extraordinarily clear days to see Mt Denali, so we might have been a bit spoiled. We took a flight around the mountain using n2Alaska, which I also highly recommend.

Luisa Sherman

This is a very basic, no frills, no services CG so come with low expectations. That being said, staff was friendly and courteous. Some sites are deep in woods would probably be overrun with mosquitoes. We found a site closer to the road that goes along the river, that was long enough for our 36 ft TT and on higher ground with nice Pavillion over a quite new picnic table and were pleasantly surprised. There are no site #s and all are on FCFS basis. Roads in CG are filled with potholes and some mud and mud puddles so be aware. No noise issues noted. This is total dry camping so come prepared. Short 5 to 10 min walk into center of town. Town is adorable, funky and fun. Wr ate at Denali Brew Pub in downtown outside on their deck. Fish n chips with sweet potatoe wedges was very good. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Nagleys store had decent basic food supplies. Kerry butter was same price as we paid in lower 48 so Bravo to them! Enjoyed some Friday night live music at the town park. Shops are nice, several restaurant options and great food trucks dot the downtown. We loved staying here!

PS the Spinach bread from the Airstream food truck is to die for!!!

Shawn O

I gave this place and average rating becuase thats what it is average, at best. First of all is has a great locale, right on the river and its a real close walk to the main part of town. The spaces have above average trees and coverag between which is a plus for me. This campground reminds me alot of Byers lake, and at Byers lake they did a make over and took out over 300 trees this year, this place needs the same. Too many cotton woods, if they took them out they would get less bugs, more light and no cotton weed blowing every wear and the sap that goes with it. This camp ground had TONS of families wth ittle kids which I loves the eneergy from. What I did not care for was all of the kids who were turned loose to drive laps in Motorized vehicles in the campground. To be blunt this IS a campground for motor heads and if peac and quiet is your thing look elsewhere. Mind you the parenting is beyond the control of the staff, but there is no law and order here or posted rules that I coul see. The picnci tables are brand spankig new and being made daily, there really nice. But that is the extent of amenities, No fire pits? No out houses or porta pottys that I saw. Its basically a place to park and sleep, what tent people did is beyond me. The staff were the strong point very freindly.

Michael Hayes

If loud music, yelling and screaming till 2am or gross outhouses are your thing, you will love this place. Was pretty relaxed till 9pm. We finally fell asleep at 3 am, we packed up and left. I should have trusted the reviews. 5 min walk to Talkeetna center.

K

Great place. Got lucky before the holiday weekend. Beautiful dry camping spots but bring the extra bug spray. They are bad here but then again they are bad everywhere lol. Employees were wonderful. Shower has a cost but they give you a towel washcloth and soap so it is worth it. A caddy or shelf would be great to add.

Ed Dodge

Great stop, friendly accommodating gal in the camp store, great price and on/near river w/launch! Many many sites, good spacing and no electric, however, you can fill your holding tank at camp store with good quality water. Need heat or power overnight? No worries, run your generator. I would recommend this place for the site spacing, waterfront location and proximity to town.