Camping Near Anchorage, AK
There are 36 campgrounds within driving distance of Anchorage, AK in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is PORCUPINE (AK), about 21 miles away. 30 of the closest are free. 30 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Anchorage (35).
Closest campgrounds to Anchorage
- PORCUPINE (AK) — 21 mi from Anchorage · PORCUPINE (AK) · Vistas 8.5
- CROW PASS CABIN — 29 mi from Anchorage · CROW PASS CABIN · Vistas 8
- CARIBOU CREEK CABIN — 31 mi from Anchorage · CARIBOU CREEK CABIN · Vistas 8.2
- FOX CREEK CABIN (AK) — 34 mi from Anchorage · FOX CREEK CABIN (AK) · Vistas 8.8
- EAST CREEK CABIN — 36 mi from Anchorage · EAST CREEK CABIN · Vistas 8.8
- Bertha Creek Campground — 39 mi from Anchorage · Bertha Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 8
- GRANITE CREEK — 40 mi from Anchorage · GRANITE CREEK · Vistas 8.5
- WEST SWAN LAKE CABIN — 40 mi from Anchorage · WEST SWAN LAKE CABIN · Free · Vistas 8.3
- DEVILS PASS CABIN — 42 mi from Anchorage · DEVILS PASS CABIN · Vistas 8.8
- SWAN LAKE CABIN SEWARD — 42 mi from Anchorage · SWAN LAKE CABIN SEWARD · Vistas 8.5
- TENDERFOOT CREEK — 42 mi from Anchorage · TENDERFOOT CREEK · Vistas 8.5
- JUNEAU LAKE CABIN — 44 mi from Anchorage · JUNEAU LAKE CABIN · Vistas 8.4
- ROMIG CABIN — 45 mi from Anchorage · ROMIG CABIN · Vistas 8.5
- Black Bear Campground — 45 mi from Anchorage · Black Bear Campground · Free · Vistas 8.8
- WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND — 45 mi from Anchorage · WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground — 46 mi from Anchorage · Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground · Vistas 9.3
- TROUT LAKE CABIN — 46 mi from Anchorage · TROUT LAKE CABIN · Vistas 8.7
- SPENCER BENCH CABIN — 46 mi from Anchorage · SPENCER BENCH CABIN · Vistas 8.7
- COOPER CREEK SOUTH — 51 mi from Anchorage · COOPER CREEK SOUTH · Vistas 8.5
- RUSSIAN RIVER — 51 mi from Anchorage · RUSSIAN RIVER · Vistas 8.9
- QUARTZ CREEK CAMPGROUND — 51 mi from Anchorage · QUARTZ CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.9
- CRESCENT LAKE CABIN — 52 mi from Anchorage · CRESCENT LAKE CABIN · Vistas 8.5
- Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) — 54 mi from Anchorage · Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) · Free · Vistas 8.7
- CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN — 55 mi from Anchorage · CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN · Vistas 9.3
- Eastern Kenai Peninsula — 55 mi from Anchorage · Eastern Kenai Peninsula · Vistas 8.8
- TRAIL RIVER — 58 mi from Anchorage · TRAIL RIVER · Free · Vistas 8
- Aspen Flats Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) — 59 mi from Anchorage · Aspen Flats Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) · Vistas 8.8
- PTARMIGAN CREEK — 59 mi from Anchorage · PTARMIGAN CREEK · Vistas 9
- UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN — 59 mi from Anchorage · UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN · Vistas 8.2
- PAULSON BAY CABIN — 62 mi from Anchorage · PAULSON BAY CABIN · Vistas 8.7
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Camping near Anchorage FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Anchorage?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is PORCUPINE (AK), roughly 21 miles from Anchorage, AK. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Anchorage?
Yes. 35 campgrounds near Anchorage, AK are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Anchorage page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 30 of the spots near Anchorage listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.