Finger Lake State Recreation Site
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically open mid-May through mid-September. Online reservations available June 1 through August 31 via ReserveAmerica.com, with some sites remaining first-come, first-served.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 5:12PM AKST until January 7 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and localized areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts near Hatcher Pass and Anchorage/Eagle River Hillsides. Winds gusting to 20 mph across parts of the Mat-Su Valleys and North and West Anchorage. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations), Matanuska Valley, Hatcher Pass, Southern Susitna Valley, and Central Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The light and powdery nature of the snow will be easily lofted by winds and vehicles, leading to the potential of significantly reduced visibility at times on area roadways. Snow and frost on very cold surfaces will lead to slick road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a prolonged winter weather event with two distinct periods of snow. The first event will start tonight and continue into Monday morning, Up to 2 inches of snow is possible with this event. Gusty winds overnight may cause localized areas of drifting and blowing snow, especially across N and W Anchorage. The snow will become lighter or taper off for a time late Monday morning through late Monday afternoon before the second round of snow develops. This period of snow will linger into Wednesday morning before slowly diminishing. 6 to 12 inches of snow is possible with this second round, with locally higher amounts possible at higher elevations, including the Anchorage/Eagle River Hillside and Hatcher Pass.
About
Finger Lake State Recreation Site encompasses 69 acres and provides a peaceful camping experience between the cities of Palmer and Wasilla in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The campground features 24 campsites split between an RV loop (35 ft limit) and tent loop (20 ft limit), along with 2 group camping areas and 25 picnic sites. The recreation site serves as a gateway to Finger Lake, offering excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, arctic char, and grayling, with winter ice fishing also popular. The campground includes accessible toilets, potable water, and a boat launch facility. A limited number of campsites can be reserved through ReserveAmerica.com from June 1 through August 31, while several sites remain available on a first-come, first-served basis. The site also houses the Alaska State Parks Headquarters for the entire Matanuska-Susitna-Copper Basin Area. Boaters should be aware that the Mat-Su Borough enforces special motorized use restrictions requiring mufflers, cowlings, and exhaust systems on motors. Motor operation is prohibited from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and no-wake zones are in effect within 100 feet of the shoreline. Paddle craft rentals and tours are available nearby. Campers must bring their own firewood and are limited to 7 consecutive days.
Directions
From Anchorage/Palmer: South on Glenn Highway to Parks Highway, right on Trunk Road, left through roundabout to E Bogard Road, entrance on left at mile 0.7. From Wasilla: South on Parks Highway, left onto Palmer-Wasilla Highway, left onto Seward Meridian Road, right onto E Bogard Road, right again onto E Bogard Road, entrance on right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 745-8950 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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