Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 30 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Matanuska-Susitna County, about 20 miles northwest of Wasilla, Nancy Lake State Recreation Site covers about 11,897 acres.
Visitors come for fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 30 campsites, including tent sites.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nancy Lake State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Boat Launch | $20 |
Official wording
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site: Parking $5; Camping $20/site; Boat Launch $20 Nancy Lake State Recreation Area:
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
Campsites are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camping Limit - 15 days | 30 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
30 Campsites (see fee page)
No RV size limit
Camping Limit - 15 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishing
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch (see fee page)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - No
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 66.5 Parks Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Wasilla — about 20 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 61.7040, -150.0051
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is a ninety minute drive north of Anchorage along the Parks Highway. Located at milepost 66.5 of the Parks Highway.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology