Local guide
Trapper Creek & the Petersville community
Rustic and beautiful, and only a couple of miles off the Parks Highway.
Getting here
We're at Mile 2 Petersville Road (7535 E Petersville Rd, Trapper Creek, AK 99683). Turn off the Parks Highway (AK-3) at the flashing light in Trapper Creek onto Petersville Road and watch for mile marker 2. Map apps sometimes list the address as Trapper Creek, Willow, Big Lake or Talkeetna.
| Anchorage airport (ANC) | About 120 miles |
|---|---|
| Train station | About 34 miles |
| Denali National Park | About two hours' drive north |
| Talkeetna Spur junction | About 20 miles |
Full arrival details are sent before your stay. October–April: 4WD/AWD with winter tires required.
Groceries & supplies
- Three Bears and Vitus: each about 2 miles back on the Parks Highway
- More stores near the Talkeetna Spur junction, about 20 miles away
- Bring firewood for the fire pit, and check burn bans in the Alaska Fire Info app
- Bear spray isn't provided. Pick some up if you'll be hiking
Things to do
- Snowmachining
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Sled-dog trips
- Side-by-side & ATV
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Aurora watching
- Denali National Park
- Scotty Lake
Safety & emergency numbers
| Emergency | 911 |
|---|---|
| Alaska State Troopers | (907) 352-5401 |
| Wasilla hospital (24/7) | (907) 352-4800 |
| Talkeetna Sunshine Clinic | (907) 733-2273 |
| Willow Clinic | (907) 495-4100 |
| Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game | (907) 459-7200 |
| Road conditions | 511.alaska.gov |
This is moose and bear country. Keep your distance from wildlife, use the bear-proof trash bins, and pack out what you pack in. Hunting, trapping and shooting are not allowed on the property.