Montana Creek Campground

"...Montana Creek...Fathers and sons, as well as whole families, walk the gravel road carrying stout rods and heavy tackle. Most also have a king salmon or two in tow as they return from the front lines. Several are the size of a man's leg...This is what we've come for...and, as every weekend fisherman knows, the mouth of Montana Creek is almost a sure thing."
- "Salmon Refugees: The Susitna Valley's Weekend
Warriors", Fish Alaska, May, 2004 by Matt Hage

"I just spent 12 days fishing for Kings and caught 1 to 2 per day. In one day I caught and released 10 kings from 25 to 45 lbs. with the largest 47 lbs. The 55 lb King on your website was my largest last year. Thanks to Bert and his wife for morning cup of coffee at the store. I'll be back July 4th weekend."
- Steven R. Deckert, Palmer

"We have been at Montana Creek for 2 days now. I have caught 2 silvers and 2 pinks, but I only went fishing for 30 minutes the day we got here and 30 minutes this morning! We usually get up at 5 a.m. to walk to the mouth of the creek to go catch our daily limit. We have been catching them on roe, pixies, and spinners."
- Justin, Butte, Montana

"I remember camping with you a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it...the fish were literally jumping out of the water last time I was there..."
- Kevin Heneveld, email

"One of the top road-accessible salmon/trout streams in Southcentral...King salmon to 60 or 70 pounds, sometimes even more, are possible, with a good number of fish in the 40-pound range."
- Alaska Fishing, the Ultimate Angler's Guide, 3rd Edition
Compiled by Rene' Limeres and Gunnar Pedersen

"We have been coming to Montana Creek Campground for 10 years now. Every year something new is going on there. We went from just spending a weekend there to spending 2 weeks at a time. We meet new people every year from all over the states and countries. The fishing is great. All around, a wonderful place. Keep it up."

"My spouse, son, and I were up by Montana Creek on July 30 and 31. We enjoyed our fishing at the creek by your campground. We also appreciated the hospitality of the folks who manned the store...My son...caught three large chum salmon...If we visit Alaska next summer, we'll probably stop by your campground again. Have a nice week. Thank you."

"Dear friends, thank you for your meaningful Christmas letter. We have such good memories of our time at Montana Creek and look forward to being there - at the end of the road - again! Thanks and peace to you all."
- Lynn Price, Anchorage

"Just ran across somebody [who] said they had a terrific time earlier this summer staying at your campground and fishing the creek."
- Linda Weld, Bearfoot Travel Guides, Anchorage

“You have a beautiful facility. We have enjoyed using it when we have gone fishing. It has become our favorite place. We appreciate a nice clean place to stop.”
- Rebecca Stevenson, Anchorage

"It was sure nice to get out of town for the first time all year. My 5-year old daughter wanted to come to her favorite place to camp...I wanted to say thank you for the Christmas card you send every year. I really appreciate it every year. See you in a few weeks." - Paul and Gayle Schroeder, Anchorage

"The sites were great! The fishing was awesome. Thanks for your friendly ways and faces!"
- Mitch Harris, Anchorage

"We were there (for the second time) in August, and we really enjoyed the campground. It was very nice and we liked being right on the creek. We had a great time with friends and like your brochure says you meet very nice people there. We met a couple from Hawaii and taught them how to fillet a fish. They were great too!! Can't wait to get back to your campground."
- Doreen Kurth, Three Lakes, Wisconsin

"We appreciate your hard work at Montana Creek and thank you again for keeping us updated on things at the Campground. Good luck on the work ahead of you cleaning up the grounds and getting the place ready to put away for the winter."
- Dan and Cindy Squier, Springfield, Virginia

"Hello...Hope all goes well at the Montana campgrounds. I was there last year...with my family. We enjoyed the time there and in Talkeetna. I'll be going to Alaska this season...Hope to see you again in late July...I'll spend...a week in your lovely state."
- Larry Chun, Oahu, Hawaii

"Thanks for keeping us posted with your newsletters. My family and I really would love to come to Montana Creek Campground this coming weekend...and just enjoy the Campground over Father's Day. Thanks so much."
- Bobby Alexander, Anchorage

"Montana Creek is such a wonderful place to go. Keep up the good work. My prayers are with you."
- Donna Woronec, email

"Thank you for letting us stay at your campground and for taking us fishing."
- Katy, Peter, Helvi, and Robinson Sandvick, Anchorage

"Thanks for your outstanding efforts in keeping Montana Creek open and in great shape for the public."
- Dennis Heikes and Terri Zell, Alaska State Parks

"Thank you for all the wonderful memories we have from your campground the last 4 years."
- Mark, Michelle Long and Family, Anchorage

"Our family can't thank you enough for the special gift of time...Your kindness made our short visit a wonderful one...Your campground is a pretty special place."
- Matt, Jean Hagen, and Morgen Keller, Nashville, Tennessee

"Thank you for your kindness and help this summer. We will hope to be back next year, camping there at Montana Creek Campground."
- John, Lynette, Eric, and Brian Watson, Anchorage

"We enjoyed your campground last summer. What a beautiful spot!"
- M. Kathy Smith, Alaska

"I enjoyed my stay at your campground, it was a very nice place."
- Deb Marks, Sunbury, Pennsylvania

“Great to be back with you!!! Have a great summer!”
- Randall and Ruth Johnson, Anchorage

"We were up there last weekend and it was so wonderful, we want to head back...[the campsites] were all great!"
- Jen and Ron Henderson, Anchorage

"Thank you for all the Christmas cards, it's fun, and thank you for taking good care of the park."
Jill Ebrecht, Alaska

"Thank you for the lovely Christmas letter, my family and I enjoyed it very much...and loved the beautiful campground!"
- Sharon Panasewicz, Anchorage

"I had the best time at your campground. Hope to be back this summer."
- Danette Vaughn

"We look forward to staying at your campground as we were recommended to it by a friend here in Florida."
- Michael Simms, Florida

"Enjoying your campground and will be there this next summer."
- Bob Ray, Anchorage

"We have heard you are an excellent place to camp and fish and would love to spend this holiday with you." - Sheryl Barry, email

"Can you accommodate us? It is our first time and Dan and Sue have told us how much they love your campground!"
- Regina Horne, Anchorage

"Thank you for the family type service last year...hopefully we can come up often this year...You have the best camp ground around and you and your husband make us feel so welcome."
- Bobby Alexander, email

"Mike and I drove up there from Anchorage...to fish for a few hours. He told me how much he really likes it there and that he has seen Moose and Bear near there. That particular day, we didn't catch anything, but the water was so clear, we could see the fish in the water."
- Jim Lawler, email

"My friend and I spent 3 very memorable days in the Talkeetna area and the fishermen (women) who made us feel at home made our stay very memorable. I caught my first king salmon thanks to the fact that people from Alaska were nice enough to invite us to go fishing with them...we were also very grateful for the way that the folks at Montana Creek treated us as well. My photo is on your wall. I caught a 45 lb. king."
- Jim Sullivan, Louisville, Kentucky

"Stopped in with my mom and aunt from N.Y. Very sorry to have missed you! It's a beautiful campground!"
- Jenny Hayes, Anchorage

"We stayed with you in 06 and loved your campground and can't wait to come back."
- Matt Weller, Stillwater, Minnesota

"...my family and I will be using the campground plenty this year. We like your down to heart attitude and the friendship."
- Bobby Alexander, email

"I'm glad to be returning to my family's favorite place to stay!"
- Jason Emry, email

"We've stayed with you twice before and enjoyed each visit."
- Matt Rytting, Eilson AFB, Alaska

"We stayed at the Montana Creek Campground. I do have to say that is the NICEST place, the owner is VERY up on problems...Any problems and the owner is right on top of it. Bathrooms (outhouses) are very clean and don't stink, I was incredibly impressed. Would stay there again in a heartbeat. They will kick problem campers out in a heartbeat if they don't follow the rules. The attendant passes through the campground several times per day checking on things and they have someone there at night too most times."
- akangl, blog

“You have a nice place here. We have enjoyed your state so far.”
– Henry Klink, Pennsylvania

"Your campsite looks so relaxing and serene I can't pass it up."
- Barbara Verzinski, Houston, Texas

“Nicely maintained campsite! Hope the fishing is good."
- David and Grace Cottrell, Anchorage

"Thank you for such a clean campground. Keep up the great work."
- Windy Matson, North Pole

"Easy access and clean bathrooms! What more could we ask for?! Thank you."
- The Park Family, Wasilla