Matanuska River Park

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

4.2

47 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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Cyndee S.
September 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Very clean and the landscaping is beautiful- definitely will Stay again and refer friends

Staff
grey star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
grey star
Amenities
grey star

J.G.
September 2026
2/5
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Two out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Spot was muddy from the recent rains. Was listed on Campspot as a pull through site, but is not. Tree stump across from site entry made it difficult to get our trailer backed into the site. But, love having the dump station available. Bathrooms are always clean and love the peace and calm the campground has.

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star

S.B.
August 2026
2/5
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Two out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

I was extremely disappointed in not being able to have a fire in the rv area, all the ripe berries through the park going to waste with signs saying “no picking.” Bathrooms locked from 10 pm to 8 am so any late night or early risers have to substitute other means to relive themselves. I am unsure if the campground was bought recently but I enjoyed it better in years past.

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
grey star

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