We lived in Anchorage from 2001-2009. Golden Nugget is unfortunately the best campground in Anchorage unless you happen to have military base privileges. If so, then any of the military campgrounds far exceed anything that Anchorage offers. I would recommend staying in Palmer or Wasilla which are an hour away from Anchorage. Or if you like USFS parks with no hookups, I would suggest the campground down near Portage. I think it is Williwaw Campground. This is south of Anchorage about an hour. Eklutna Lake also offers a nice no hookup campground as well.