Willow Creek State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 140 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 3,200 acres, Willow Creek State Recreation Area lies in Matanuska-Susitna County, about 25 miles northwest of Wasilla.
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 140 campsites (tent sites).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Willow Creek State Recreation Area: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Boat Launch | $10 |
Official wording
Willow Creek State Recreation Area: Parking $5; Camping $20/veh; Boat Launch $10
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 - 4-15 days depending on season | 140 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
140 Campsites (see fee page) ♿
No RV size limit
Camping Limit - 4-15 days depending on season
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Fishing
Willow Creek SRA is a popular location for salmon, rainbow trout, grayling, and dolly varden fishing. Willow Creek is a tributary of the large Susitna River which is home to king, silver, pink, and chum salmon. A large paved campground near the confluence of Willow Creek and the Susitna River allow for overnight camping. River rafting along Willow Creek is a very popular activity along the mild class I-II creek that provides the opportunity for day trips or overnight camping trips. The take out for rafting trips is located within the campground and provides convenient, paved access to the creek.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 - Yes
140 Campsites (see fee page) ♿
Toilets - ♿
Water - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 70.8 Parks Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Wasilla — about 25 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 61.7710, -150.1154
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Take the Glenn Hwy., exit onto the George Parks Hwy. Located at milepost 70.8 of the George Parks Hwy.
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