Overview
Willow Creek Confluence State Recreation Area sits near Mile 70.8 of the Parks Highway, offering 140 campsites at the junction of Willow Creek and the Susitna River in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with prime river access, featuring flush toilets, a dump station, and fish-cleaning areas for an angler’s paradise. This campground is a bustling base for campers looking to fish for salmon and trout, raft the rivers, or enjoy the scenic beauty near Hatcher Pass, with Willow’s small-town vibe nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Near Mile 70.8 Parks Hwy, Willow, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Parks Highway; it’s about a 1-hour drive north from Anchorage or 2 hours south from Denali National Park.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 140 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Flush toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a dump station and fish-cleaning areas are available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for kings, silvers, chums, pinks, rainbows, or grayling, raft the Susitna River, or enjoy a campfire by the confluence.
- Nearby Attractions: Hatcher Pass, 20 minutes east, offers the Independence Mine and hiking; Talkeetna, an hour north, provides flightseeing to Denali.
