Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 10 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov(907) 269-8400
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 60 acres, Rocky Lake State Recreation Site lies in Matanuska-Susitna County, about 12 miles west of Wasilla.
Popular activities here are boating and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 10 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily parking fee at developed units (typically $5), per-site/vehicle camping (typically $20) and boat-launch fees; many remote units and marine parks are free. Listed by unit in the statewide fee table.
Statewide fee rule from Alaska's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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 - 7 days | 10 | RVs up to RV Size Limit - 30 ft | — |
Camping details from the park
10 Campsites (see fee page)
RV Size Limit - 30 ft
Camping Limit - 7 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingBoating
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch (see fee page)
Engine Restrictions: No Jet Boats, jet engines, or jet skis are allowed on Rocky Lake.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV 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
- Rocky Lake, , 14806 W Rocky Street, , Big Lake, AK
AK - Nearest town
- Wasilla — about 12 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 61.5553, -149.8280
- Phone
- (907) 269-8400
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
From Mile 52.3 Parks Highway, take Big Lake Road 3.3 miles to Beaver Lake Road. Follow signs to Rocky Lake.
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
“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