This is a terrific spot for enjoying the lake in a hot summer's day…read more The water is crystal clear (except in the swimming area where all the dirt has been kicked up). - There are several campgrounds. - There is a picnic area with grass and space to throw a football. - There is a beach area (gravel type) for swimming. - There is a boat launch and parking for around 8-10 trucks and trailers. - There is a dock. - There is limited parking AND IT DOES FILL UP. On those hot summer weekends, expect there to be a full parking lot and the possibility of waiting for a spot to park. - There is a camp host that walks around and checks the cars for the fee receipts. Make sure to pay or have your state parks decal displayed.

I'm not sure who in their right mind would rate this park anything less than 5 stars. The…read morebathrooms, showers, and laundry were all extremely well maintained and clean. The hook ups and dump area all worked as they should and the price was extremely fair. I wouldn't and won't stay anywhere else in Talkeetna when I come back. Thanks for two excellent nights!!

Easy check in after hours. All spots have water and power hook up. Nice area to throw trash, a…read morebonfire pit, and shower or do laundry. Resturant/bar right next door. Train does go through the back of the park at all hours of the night.

Be careful with the water as you may end up in Anchorage, said the in keeper as he drove around…read moretown before check in time to introduce this town to us. Yes the water current is strong. Stronger than it may seems. Park itself is very small but a great place to spot Mt Denali on a good day. Mountain is not always visible but chances of seeing the mountain is an early morning. Sun might rise around 4 or so in the summer but that's the best time to come to the park if mountain may show their face. We were in town for three days. On the last day, the weather finally cleared up and there! Oh it was so beautiful, I stood there admiring the mountain for a long time. My in keeper said only 10% of visitors get to see the mountain, and I felt very lucky to be that 10%. Other than that, this is a very small park.

We did not stay here overnight. We visited during late October. What a sight to behold!! With the…read morethree rivers coming together, ice colliding, the swoosh of slush rushing by, and Denali in the background!

Nancy Lake State park is HUGE. If someone has a negative experience, it's likely due to their…read morefailure to explore. In addition to two campgrounds cabins, there are countless lakes, ponds, streams and creeks, trails, parking lots and toilets. There's even canoe rentals. In winter theres some limited trail grooming as well. Fishing is popular in some of the lakes- see the state website for deets. Berry picking is excellent you're willing to explore as well. Bears are a real concern here so be prepared, we've seen them. Amazing bird watching as well. My only negative comment is the smaller campground by Nancy Lake proper is garbage- it needs a total overhaul. Head toward the campground by Rollly Lake deep in forest for the goods- you won't be disappointed.

This area is a perfect close to home getaway location. Lots of winter exploring to be had, and I'm…read moresure even more fun in the summer time with additional water activities. If the ratings are good definitely a nice spot to view the aurora. We rented a dry cabin for an overnight trip, and we're upset we didn't book for 2 nights. We were in cabin #4 as a party of 4 adults, 1 toddler & a lab with plenty of space. This cabin could easily accommodate 6 adults comfortable, but there was bunk space for 8. There are quite a few state owned dry cabins in this area. A few of them are even newer constructions, and very nice. We thought we were going to have to snowshoe into the cabin, but to our surprise the trails were groomed for cross country skiing so it was a very easy walk to cabin #4. The only downside of renting this cabin is this area is pretty busy with skiers and snowmobilers (snowmachiners) accessing the lake. We took a few mile walk around the lake. We considered ice fishing, but didn't due to lack of daylight. We saw a few people out fishing, but Nancy lake isn't exactly known to be a fishing location. We had a very nice time staying at the dry cabins, and I think they're a really fun activity to get out in the winter time!

The campground, day parking, lake, and trail are AWESOME! Every year I'm shocked at how much lower…read morethe lake sits. This is a great hiking spot and lake adventure destination. It's wonderful how close it is to town and yet so full of Alaskan wilderness. Love it.

This is a great campground that is close enough to Anchorage but the lack of cell phone reception…read moremakes you feel off the grid. Let that be a warning to hard partyers who decide to drink and play with their campfire. There are plenty of good camp sites, but only one great one and I'm not telling which one it is. Favorite time to come is when it's late fall, very few people, and the stars come out late at night; It's hard to tell that you are only 30 miles from Anchorage when the light pollution does not interfere with star gazing. There are a lot of great features to Eklutna that make coming here a real treat. Would come again.

This park/ campground was amazing with epic views and there were play areas for the children or…read morepavilions for parties. Many campgrounds sites were available, but we were just there for a walk and taking some photos. Planes were flying above as it's near the Palmer airport and I got some great shots of the airplanes flying above. This airport is predominantly single engine planes. Trails were marked well, but keep track of where you are, as we were not sure on the way back, but you have cell service to look at where you are exactly to find your way back. It's next to a cemetery, which was a great spot for photography also. Overall a great choice for an easy stretch out your legs hike, with marked options for longer hikes/ mountain biking trails.

One of the nicest, most modern campgrounds in Alaska. To start, they have on site hot showers…read more Thats unprecedented in Alaska. They also have a volleyball court, playground, children's bike course, and beautifully landscaped facility. This is much more on par with what you would expect in the lower 48. They also have a nice set of short trails (not safe for children who are incapable of following directions due to shear cliffs), but other than that they are fairly easy with nice views and not terribly difficult.

What a perfect park to stay between anchorage and fairbanks! Right off the highway, super clean,…read morequiet, small, perfectly kept grounds, bathrooms, showers and camping spots! They have a variety of different sites, we had one with electric and water. The price was $30 with 2 free showers which is nice. Laundry was only $2 a load. The main building with bathrooms and showers were close , the sites are well kept and easy to maneuver and fellow campers were respectful and quiet. The host and owner was amenable and helpful. The main building closes at 8:30 but there is super clean flush toilets near all sites for after hours if you aren't in an RV with facilities or in a tent. There is some highway noise but the park is far enough off the street to muffle it a bit. The view is of aspenst, greenery and sky and is very tranquil. There was a gardener there when we had supper who was planting and keeping everything nice looking. The cleanliness cannot be overstated. I would stay here as a central site if I ever come back this way.

From the owner: Whether you're on your dream vacation to Alaska or a weekend outing from Anchorage, let us be your…read morebase camp. You'll enjoy the recreational opportunities, sight seeing and scenic beauty of the Mat-Su Valley! Our quiet, clean, full service Good Sam Park offers you friendly hospitality & trip planning. Ideally located for day trips to Talkeenta, Hatchers Pass, Petersville Road, Wasilla, Anchorage, Fishing and more. Good Sam Park - 10% Discount for Members * Good Sam Membership Available Here Alaska Residents, 15% Discount * 45 Level, Full Hookup Spaces 30 & 50 amp Service Hookup assistance available Easy turnarounds & Pull-thrus Dump station at every site Clean indoor showers & restrooms Laundry facilities Convenience Store, Ice cream & Ice Gift Shop Free Wi-fi access Fishing licenses Caravans welcome Active Military Discount Indoor Phone for Guest Use * Only one Discount may be claimed

Love this place! Very clean and lots of room. We are not squished together, it feels private. Lots…read moreof room to walk our dogs around. Poop bags and garbage cans to throw away too. The showers and bathrooms are so clean. They even have hair dryers and looks like a laundry facility, which we won't need to use. There is also a small playground for kids. It's nice to get away from Anchorage and camp and also avoiding the Seward Highway by coming up this way. We have tons of errands to do, so it's nice that wasilla and Palmer are close by to get stuff done, but still feel like we are out camping and enjoying the last of the summer. The check in process was very simple to, with clear instructions. I am very impressed. Every detail was thought of. We will be back! Thank you!

Great location! Easy to get in and out. Well lit and easy to register and pay late. Loved the…read moremiddle pavilion that had pic nic tables, hammocks and games. Wish we were staying longer to be able to relax here. Bathrooms were clean and easy to access.

At the Centennial Campground, you will find a hidden gem, the Pena Park Market. With a small…read morecommunity of Hmong living in Anchorage, there is a farmers market here that meets every weekend (but only during the summer) that sell cooked food and home grown produce. Not realizing that there was a Hmong farmers market that meets here, my husband and I just happened to see it when we were driving Glenn Highway and decided to exit and check it out. We arrived on a Saturday late morning in August, around 11:35 am. We were able to find parking and browsed all the vendor tables with our little girl dog. Some of the food items (that seems to be commonly sold at most of the vendor tables) include pork belly, naab vaam (sweetened coconut dessert drink that consist of tapioca pearls, cendol, and other toppings mixed in that is very colorful), papaya salad, spring rolls, sticky rice and various skewers of meat. After looking at all the vendors that were selling food, we ended up just deciding to choose the very last one we saw and purchased: Naab vaam, $5- Both my husband and I enjoyed this drink and thought the price was fair. Chicken Rice Noodle Soup, $5- Because it was quite windy on the day we came and also raining (August is quite a wet month here in Anchorage), we ended up deciding to purchase this nice and hot soup. This reminded me of congee, even though this is made with noodle instead of rice (it had the same taste as congee). This was served in a tall styrofoam cup which was a good size for the 2 of us. Spring Rolls, $6- This came in an order of 3 (and was the same price as other vendors). The spring rolls we picked up were made with imitation crab, some kind of pork (which I think is that Vietnamese pork loaf that I have had in other spring rolls back at home), slices of cucumber and rice noodle. Honestly, I thought these rolls were okay but probably would not pick this filling again. ------------------------------ (Total= $16) The vendor we purchased from had an option to pay either by cash or by Venmo. I paid via Venmo (I did see that some of the other vendor tables had a "Cash Only" sign, just so you know if you come by). Unfortunately this Hmong farmers market is done for the season (check out https://www.facebook.com/PenaParkMarket/ for updates) but highly recommend checking it out next summer for those that live in this area. Overall, we had a great experience and would come back if we lived here.

For $25, we were expecting nice accommodations and clean bathrooms. Instead, we were met with…read moreridiculously overgrown camping areas, a noisy highway all night long, and only one working bathroom (which was not clean or nice btw). We arrived after 10pm, so there was no one in the front office. But there's a code on the bathroom that was not mentioned to us on the phone or in our online reservation pass. So we had to wait patiently outside until a kind soul came along and would share the code with us. Would not recommend this place. It's not even close to downtown like it claims. I'd suggest a nice campsite slightly out of town, if you're gonna drive 20 minutes anyway.