Overview
Montana Creek Campground sits at Mile 96.5 of the Parks Highway near Willow, offering a spacious, wooded retreat in Alaska’s Interior with 74 sites for tents and RVs. Privately run, it’s tucked along Montana Creek amid spruce and birch trees, providing a serene stop for travelers between Anchorage and Denali. With flush toilets, a dump station, and creek-side sites, it’s a well-equipped base for fishing, relaxing by the water, or exploring nearby trails and Talkeetna’s charm, all within easy reach of the highway.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 96.5 Parks Highway, near Willow, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Parks Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive north from Anchorage or 1 hour south from Talkeetna.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, weather permitting.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 74 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Flush toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring; a dump station is available for RVs.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout or grayling in Montana Creek, enjoy a campfire in the wooded surroundings, or relax by the water’s edge.
- Nearby Attractions: Talkeetna, 30 minutes north, offers flightseeing tours to Denali and riverboat trips; Hatcher Pass, a short drive east, provides hiking trails and historic mine sites.
