Matanuska River Park, Palmer, Alaska

Palmer, AK

About

Matanuska River Park in Palmer, Alaska, is a spacious and well-equipped camping destination located at Mile 17 of the Old Glenn Highway. With 86 sites for tents or RVs, including 20 caravan spaces, this park offers amenities to make every stay comfortable, such as flush toilets, hot showers, an RV dump station, and a central comfort station. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, grills, four park pavilions, a playground, sand volleyball court, trails, river access, an observation deck, and group camping areas. Whether you’re here for the stunning views, outdoor activities, or quality time with family, Matanuska River Park provides everything needed for a memorable Alaskan adventure. Book your stay today and experience the natural beauty of Palmer!

Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • Hiking
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Special Events
  • Sports Field
  • Volleyball

About the Park

Matanuska River Park in Palmer, Alaska, is a spacious and well-equipped camping destination located at Mile 17 of the Old Glenn Highway. With 86 sites for tents or RVs, including 20 caravan spaces, this park offers amenities to make every stay comfortable, such as flush toilets, hot showers, an RV dump station, and a central comfort station. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, grills, four park pavilions, a playground, sand volleyball court, trails, river access, an observation deck, and group camping areas. Whether you’re here for the stunning views, outdoor activities, or quality time with family, Matanuska River Park provides everything needed for a memorable Alaskan adventure. Book your stay today and experience the natural beauty of Palmer!

Address

Matanuska River Park, Palmer, Alaska
925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645

Park Policies

Check-In: After 3:00pm
Check-Out: Before 11:00am

Campspot Policies


Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.1

22 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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G.N.
August 2025
3/5
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Three out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Restrooms get locked up at 10pm and the 24 hour vault has no light in it also it's up to chance if you will git a good camp site

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Jesse k l.
August 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Dietmar L.
August 2025
4/5
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Four out of five stars
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Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • Hiking
  • Pavilion
    Additional Cost
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Special Events
  • Sports Field
  • Volleyball

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Breweries
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Gardens
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Music
  • Museums
  • OHV Trails
  • Paddling
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • State Parks
  • Wildlife Watching