Little Susitna River Campground

The feel

This City of Houston campground sits beside the Little Susitna River, which starts in Hatcher Pass. It is near milepost 57 on the Parks Highway, just over an hour north of Anchorage, and works as a quiet fishing and canoeing base right off the highway.

Most of the 72 to 78 sites are RV friendly and the rest suit tent camping better. There is a day use area, a large fenced dog park, a pavilion, playgrounds, fire pits and trails to fishing spots. A seasonal camp host is on site through the summer. The river holds trout, Dolly Varden and, during salmon run times, salmon. Across the Parks Highway, the Little Su Day Use Park has a boat launch and a pavilion.

What to expect

Layout and setting

72 to 78 sites beside the Little Susitna River, most RV friendly and the rest better for tents, with a day use area, a pavilion, playgrounds and fire pits.

Check-in and stay

A seasonal camp host is present throughout the summer.

Parking and rig size

Most sites are RV friendly. An RV dump station is on site.

Fees and reservations

$15 to $20 per night. The RV dump station is $10. The campground is cashless, so scan the QR code on the reader board near the Camp Host site. Reservations are generally not accepted, except for special events that rent the pavilion.

Dogs

A large fenced dog park is on site.

Kids

Playgrounds are on site.

Bathrooms and water

Potable water is near the Camp Host site. Vault toilets are on site.

Season and access

Open from just before Memorial Day Weekend through the week after Labor Day Weekend.

Mingo says

Time a fishing trip for the salmon run, when salmon join the trout and Dolly Varden. Bring a canoe, since the camp works as a base for canoeing the river.

Before you go

• Scan the QR code on the reader board near the Camp Host site to pay, since the campground is cashless.
• Arrive ready to take a site, since reservations are generally not accepted.
• From the Little Susitna River bridge, go north on the Parks Highway and take the first right onto Armstrong Road.
• Call the City of Houston at (907) 892-6869 with questions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.