Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Situated just off the scenic Glenn Highway at Mile 101, the Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site campground offers a tranquil base for exploring the grandeur of the Matanuska Glacier, one of Alaska’s largest and most accessible glaciers. This intimate campground defies the usual crowded expectations with just 12 gravel-loop campsites, offering essential amenities such as fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and a hand-pump for water. While modest in offerings, its proximity to breathtaking glacier viewpoints and the Edge Nature Trail makes it an ideal overnight spot for adventurers eager to explore this iconic ice formation.

Located within a 30-minute drive of activities like glacier trekking, ice climbing, and scenic drives along the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway, this campground serves as a strategic stopover for outdoor enthusiasts. Though you cannot access the glacier directly from the site, guided tours and access points are available nearby for thrilling up-close experiences. Visitors can soak in views of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains or enjoy wildlife spotting in the adjacent boreal forest, making it a perfect destination for short getaways or a restful stop on a longer Alaskan adventure.