Byers Lake, Alaska, United States
4.5 (110 reviews) Spent Ranking #5 in Talkeetna Bodies of Water
Best Campground for everything.
I have lived in Alaska 42 years and this is my favorite camping spot. We have gone here as many times as 10 a summer. It has it all. Each camping spot is large, almost 1/4 acre, picnic table, fire pit, lots of room for even large vehicles. Hike to the waterfalls, my favorite and well maintained trails. Hike around the lake, good hike but lots to see. We even biked the trails around and especially down from up by the road. Weeeeeeee. Canoeing or kayaking for the best view of Mt. McKinley on middle or other side of lake. Good fishing (consult your regulations for keepers), trout in winter, and great salmon in summer. LOTS of wildlife, beavers, otters, Trumpeter and Tundra Swans, loons, moose, but be prepared as quite a few bears. Also connects with 20+ mile hike along Kesugi Ridge above treelike. This place has it all and above the campground a great Memorial honoring Veterans with great Mt. views, picnics, or just stretching lake. A must stop!!!!!!
Address
147 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK 99676
Mobile
Website
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/matsu/byerslkcamp.htm
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:31
User Ratings
4.5 based on (110 reviews)
Reviews
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5Musherak 5:00 PM May 13, 2014
Best Campground for everything.
I have lived in Alaska 42 years and this is my favorite camping spot. We have gone here as many times as 10 a summer. It has it all. Each camping spot is large, almost 1/4 acre, picnic table, fire pit, lots of room for even large vehicles. Hike to the waterfalls, my favorite and well maintained trails. Hike around the lake, good hike but lots to see. We even biked the trails around and especially down from up by the road. Weeeeeeee. Canoeing or kayaking for the best view of Mt. McKinley on middle or other side of lake. Good fishing (consult your regulations for keepers), trout in winter, and great salmon in summer. LOTS of wildlife, beavers, otters, Trumpeter and Tundra Swans, loons, moose, but be prepared as quite a few bears. Also connects with 20+ mile hike along Kesugi Ridge above treelike. This place has it all and above the campground a great Memorial honoring Veterans with great Mt. views, picnics, or just stretching lake. A must stop!!!!!!
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5Traveler99676 5:00 PM Apr 5, 2013
Awesome Place!!! Don't Miss It
If you don't know about Byers, you may drive right past it, but PLEASE don't. It is one of the most beautiful and easily accessible spots in the state with incredible views of Denali and the Alaska range. You can rent a boat or get out on a tour and with just an hour or few, really enjoy some of the best Alaska has. One the best things about getting on the lake is the resident wildlife, swans, beavers, loons, otters that you can get up close and personal with. Not to mention the hundreds of salmon that migrate through the lake. An experience few will experience so close up when on a kayak or canoe tour. Whatever you do,.. don't miss it. You can call Denali Southside about it at 907-733-7238. There are also public use cabins available through Division of Natural Resources.
