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!

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.

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!!

This is how you access one of the most famous backpacking trips in Alaska: Kesugi Ridge…read more There are numerous trailheads that access the route, this the first. Calling it a "ridge" is a bit extremely, it's more like a long, flatish hill. Its claims to fame is the jaw-dropping views of Denali, Moose's Tooth, and Broken Tooth. Other things you can do here: Car camp, right next to your car. Backcountry camp ~1 mile from your car. Rent cabins. (even in winter) Canoe in the lake. This is a great place to get out of your car and get some fresh air. It is WAY less crowded than Denali National Park and the views are nearly just as good.

Great campgrounds, great history, fun hiking trails, you can eat almost everything! Take a guided…read moretour, its very much worth it!

Great views, free parking and nice trail. We stayed in Alaska for a week but didn't actually get to…read morethe Denali national park. We were pretty pleased with the. Spectacular views from here

Great place to stop and view Denali. The entrance is kinda difficult to see so make sure you slow…read moredown as you approach as you turn into the area off a highway. Restrooms nearby. Very walkable and short trail takes you higher and gives you a better view of it all! Loved my time here on the way to Fairbanks.

5 star for a primitive camping site. They do offer bathrooms, picnic area. They have a fire ring at…read moreeach site and a table. There is a hand pimp where you may get your own freshwater. The park is based on honesty system. There's a small drop box to ask you to please deposit the correct amount of money. The sites also very short walk from a nice River. I didn't see any animals there but I saw a big pile of moose poop and moose tracks.

I liked this viewpoint more than the South viewpoint. But again unfortunately it was a cloudy day…read more We got to see more of the base of the mountain despite that though. We got to see a lot more of the mountain range. And it was more peaceful. If you bring binoculars, you might be lucky enough to spot some animals.

This is a clean and well-run campground with some excellent hiking and walking directly adjacent to…read morethe facilities. The tent sites are well laid out and nicely appointed with grass-covered tent sites, bear-proof food lockers, and a picnic table. The pit toilets were the cleanest I've ever seen.

Spot #20 great for RV, any length and there's a pad for up ti two tents, PLENTY of room. 50 amp,…read morefirewood at entrance, if they had sewer and water it'd be 5 star! spots are super private and very well spaced. for some reason, the self serve/self pump eater spigots were closed and covered. Talkeetna was a great day trip in the toad!

I did not stay here--disclaimer…read more However, I needed a fishing license, and these folks went out of their way to help me. They printed some stuff for me. They took care of me in a grand fashion and they did not have to. And no--they got no money from me to help me with the fishing licences. They just got it done. Cute campground. Nice folks. When I have the RV, this will be among the stops!

This is a great place for a family camping adventure. They have good camping sites, access to the…read morecreek for fishing, a general store, and wifi.

We had an excellent time with Eli & Alice on our trip yesterday and would recommend this riverboat…read morecruise to anyone who comes to the area. It was entertaining, educational and worth every dollar spent for the experience we will remember for a lifetime. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!!

This was an optional excursion offered on our Celebrity Alaskan cruise tour. It was described as a…read morejet boat so hubby expressed a desire to go. The company picked us up around 5:30pm at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge where we were staying. We boarded the boat at the riverfront park. There were a total of eleven of us. Jesse and Amanda were our two guides. They took turns providing information about wildlife. Jesse did his best to located wildlife for us. We saw an eagle up in the trees. But no bears. We docked later where Amanda guided us to a recreated fish camp that the indigenous people would have used during salmon season. Then we walked over to a recreated trapper's camp where we were able to examine the various tanned animal skins including a bear and a wolf. Pro tip: wear comfortable closed toe shoes as you'll be walking on a dirt trail for 1/4 mile. Amanda brought a 12 gauge shotgun with us in the event of a bear encounter. Luckily she didn't have to use it. No we didn't see Denali as it was a cloudy day. We had a great time learning about salmon fishing and fur trapping.

Our 5-hour river fishing adventure with Phantom Tri River Charters was one of the highlights of our…read moreAlaska trip! From the moment we were picked up right on time at our lodging and driven to base camp, everything was organized and professional. Our guide, Shane, was outstanding. As complete first-time fishermen, we appreciated how instructive, knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly patient he was. He got us fitted with waders, explained everything clearly, and made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the trip. The private spin fishing excursion itself was an absolute blast. While we only landed one beautiful rainbow trout, the experience was never about the number of fish. Shane's enthusiasm, encouragement, and sense of humor made every cast enjoyable, and the breathtaking scenery made the day unforgettable. The exhilarating boat ride down the river was an adventure in itself and added even more excitement to an already fantastic outing. If you're looking for an authentic Alaskan fishing experience with a top-notch guide who genuinely wants you to have a great time, we highly recommend Phantom Tri River Charters. Thank you, Shane, for creating memories we'll never forget!

Perfect 1/2 day fishing trip w Shane. The waders were key and we stayed warm and dry. Love the…read morejet boat ride to the fishing spot.