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Best campgrounds near Point MacKenzie, AK

Creekwood Inn Motel and RV Park

Anchorage, AK (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(45 sites)

+7

Golden Nugget RV Park

Anchorage, AK (12 miles away)

$$$$$

(215 sites)

+4

Jeff's at Big Lake RV Park

Big Lake, AK (13 miles away)

Big Lake South State Recreation Site

Wasilla, AK (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(20 sites)

Burkshore Marina

Big Lake, AK (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(10 sites)

Big Lake North State Recreation Site

Wasilla, AK (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(60 sites)

+2

Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

Eagle River Campground - Chugach State Park

Anchorage, AK (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(57 sites)

+4

Riverside RV and Camper Park

Houston, AK (21 miles away)

$$$$$

(56 sites)

+4

South Rolly Lake Campground

Willow, AK (22 miles away)

$$$$$

(98 sites)

+4

Nancy Lake State Recreation Site

Willow, AK (25 miles away)

$$$$$

(30 sites)

Big Bear RV Park and Campground

Palmer, AK (29 miles away)

$$$$$

(53 sites)

+8

Willow Creek State Recreation Area

Willow, AK (30 miles away)

$$$$$

(140 sites)

+2

Most common amenities

Tables Grills Toilets Fishing Pet friendly Dump station Firewood Hiking Internet Trails

Camping near Point MacKenzie

Point MacKenzie sits on the south shore of Knik Arm in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough, directly across the water from Anchorage and roughly 17 miles by road from Wasilla via Knik-Goose Bay Road. The area is rural farmland and boreal forest, with most developed campgrounds clustered a short drive north around Big Lake, a hub of Mat-Su Valley recreation. Big Lake itself has extensive shoreline and is widely known as Alaska's year-round playground, drawing summer boaters and anglers and winter snowmachiners and ice fishers. RV travelers use it as a base for salmon fishing on the Little Susitna and Knik rivers, day trips into Anchorage, and drives up the Parks Highway toward Talkeetna and Denali. Nearby options range from private RV parks with hookups to state recreation sites with basic facilities. Jeff's at Big Lake RV Park, Creekwood Inn Motel and RV Park, Big Lake South State Recreation Site, Burkshore Marina, and Golden Nugget RV Park cover the practical mix of full-service and rustic lakeside camping.

Things to do near Point MacKenzie

Fishing drives most trips. The Knik River opens for king salmon in mid-May, with coho, pink, and sockeye runs building through summer, and the Little Susitna River is a well-known king and silver salmon fishery accessed via Burma Landing at the end of Point MacKenzie Road. Anglers should check current Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations, since king salmon closures by emergency order are common in the Knik Arm drainages. On Big Lake, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and trout fishing dominate summer weekends. Winter visitors ice fish, snowmachine, and use the area's cross-country ski and dog-mushing trails. Day trips are easy: Anchorage sits across Knik Arm, Wasilla and Palmer are short drives east, and the Parks Highway runs north toward Denali State Park.

When to camp near Point MacKenzie

spring
March - May
45° / 30°F 15 mm
Driest season; state parks reopen in May
summer
June - August
63° / 50°F 49 mm
Peak season; long days and salmon runs
fall
September - November
41° / 28°F 55 mm
Wettest early; snow returns by November
winter
December - February
25° / 12°F 23 mm
Deep cold and snow; campgrounds closed

The practical RV season runs May through September. Alaska State Parks units in the Mat-Su Valley, including Big Lake South State Recreation Site, are generally open May through September, and most private RV parks in the area follow a similar summer-only calendar. June and July bring the longest days, with roughly 18 to 19 hours of daylight at midsummer, mild afternoons, and peak salmon runs. This is also the busiest window: weekends around the Fourth of July and coho openings can fill lakeside sites quickly. August and early September stay pleasant but turn noticeably wetter, with September the rainiest month in the Anchorage area. Shoulder-season camping in May and late September works for self-contained RVs, but nights drop near freezing and services taper off. October through April is a winter climate with snow cover, short days, and closed campground facilities; travel is possible but demands cold-weather rigs and planning.

Top Hosts near Point MacKenzie, AK

SB

Steven9 trips - Joined Mar 2023

Easy RV rental experience!

Mark W. - Aug 2025

Our experience with Stephen and his RV was amazing for the 9 days we used it! This is also his personal RV and it's obvious he takes really good care of it. Brand new lithium batteries, new tires, lots of storage (in and out). We didn't have a single issue with the RV. We comfortably slept 3 adults and 2 kids. The kids LOVED hanging out in the bunk over the cab and the dining room table bed was surprisingly comfortable. We did a combination of boon docking and electric-only hookups. Fridge/freezer worked amazing. Hot water tank works on gas OR electric. We barely put a dent in the propane tank despite using it twice every day. We barely put a dent in the battery capacity when we were boon docking. This unit is SOLID on reliability. Pro Tips: -This RV is not so huge that it's difficult to park it. We were able to park it just about everywhere without any issues. -On your way back swing by the Chevron in Eagle River (11836 Old Glenn Hwy)....they have a free RV dump, propane, and gasoline. -The RV comes with just about everything you need but if there are additional items you want and you're heading north, then swing by the Goodwill in Wasilla....this provided us with all the additional little things we needed for our trip. -There's a Fred Meyer in Eagle River than can supply you with everything you need for your trip (groceries, fishing supplies, booze, camping supplies). If/when I return to Anchorage, I would definitely book this RV again.

Travis C. - Jul 2025

Class C in Anchorage

5.0 (5)

Steven's Forest River Sunseeker Class C

Fun5 trips - Joined Nov 2023

Absolutely amazing trip! Rv is perfect size for traveling, well kept and organized. Couple is very nice, highly recommend.

David C. - Oct 2025

Fun was so easy to work with and very communicative. Any time I had a question or issue I was able to get a response quickly. It was my first time ever being in an RV and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or service. I would definitely use their RV again in the future when I hope to visit Alaska again one day. Appreciate all their effort and ease during our trip!

Kristi C. - Sep 2024

2014 Sunseeker LOADED, Includes Vacation Planning

Class C in Anchorage

4.9 (4)

2014 Sunseeker LOADED, Includes Vacation Planning

2014 · Sleeps 6

· 17.3 miles

$245 USD /night

How to book campgrounds near Point MacKenzie

Alaska State Parks lists Big Lake South State Recreation Site as first-come, first-served, so arriving early on Friday afternoons is the surest way to secure a lakeside spot in peak summer. Other nearby state units, including Big Lake North and Rocky Lake, follow the same walk-up model, and rig length at Big Lake South is limited to 30 feet. Private parks such as Jeff's at Big Lake RV Park, Creekwood Inn Motel and RV Park, Burkshore Marina, and Golden Nugget RV Park take direct reservations by phone or through their own websites rather than a central portal. Book hookup sites well in advance for July and early August, when Big Lake weekends are busiest.

What to expect on the ground

Expect wooded, mostly gravel sites among spruce and birch, with lake or river access at the state recreation sites and fuller services at private parks. State sites typically provide vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and a boat launch, but no hookups. Firewood is not provided at Big Lake South, so bring your own. Cell service is generally reliable near Big Lake and along the main roads, and Wasilla is the closest town for groceries, fuel, propane, and RV supplies. Anchorage is roughly an hour away for larger errands and flights. Bears are present throughout the Mat-Su Valley: store food securely, keep sites clean, and check current fire restrictions before lighting a campfire. Mosquitoes peak in June and early July.

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