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Quick facts

LocationPalmer, Alaska
Nightly rate (listed)$30–$40/night
Guest rating4.2 / 5 (36 reviews)
Maximum RV length60 ft (longest listed site)
Hookupselectric
Electrical service20A / 30A / 50A
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites23
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onCampspot

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 60 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • 50-amp 50-amp electrical service, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Campspot. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Alaska RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Matanuska River Park

  • The Springer RV & Campground Palmer, AK · 1.9 mi straight-line
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Site Wasilla, AK · 5.8 mi straight-line
  • Jim Creek Recreation Area Palmer, AK · 6.4 mi straight-line
  • Palmer / Anchorage North KOA Journey Palmer, AK · 7.4 mi straight-line
  • Lulu's Glamping on the Knik River Palmer, AK · 8.1 mi straight-line
  • Eklutna Lake Chugiak, AK · 14 mi straight-line
  • North 40 Basecamp Chickaloon, AK · 15.4 mi straight-line
  • Clean Forest type camping Houston, AK · 22.8 mi straight-line
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Where Matanuska River Park fits

Nearest alternatives
The Springer RV & Campground (1.9 mi) · Finger Lake State Recreation Site (5.8 mi) · Jim Creek Recreation Area (6.4 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Matanuska River Park, not driving.

  • Closest similar private stayThe Springer RV & Campground1.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesOverflow Back In: from $30/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeEklutna Lake14.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite SF10 · Bunk Hut: from $15/nightCheck availability on Alaska State Parks ↗
  • Next closestJim Creek Recreation Area6.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesBack In Primitive Site: from $35/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest private full-hookupPalmer / Anchorage North KOA Journey7.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

The Springer RV & Campground

1.9 mi from Matanuska River Park (straight-line) 4.8 · 45 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Jim Creek Recreation Area

6.4 mi from Matanuska River Park (straight-line) 4.3 · 29 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lulu's Glamping on the Knik River

8.1 mi from Matanuska River Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Matanuska River Park

Private campground · Palmer

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night · from $35/night

4.2 on Campspot · 36 reviewsBook on Campspot
Palmer, Alaska, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
Saving doesn't reserve a site.
SitesAmenitiesReviewsLocationPolicies

About this campground

Matanuska River Park is a private campground booked through Campspot in Palmer. It lists 23 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 60 ft. 8 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Electric sitesElectric hookups available
  • Rigs up to 60 ftLongest RV site on the Campspot site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Campspot
  • ShowersListed amenity on Campspot

Good for

Big rigs (up to 60 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 60 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Check-in times, fees and house rules aren't listed here; see the Campspot listing before booking.
  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Showers
All amenities

Amenities

BathroomsDump StationGarbagePavilionPlaygroundShowersSpecial EventsSports Field

Nearby activities

HikingVolleyballBikingBoatingBreweriesClimbingFishingGardensGolfingHistoric SitesHorseback RidingLive MusicMuseumsOHV TrailsPaddlingRestaurantsShoppingState ParksWildlife Watching

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

4 open of 4 site types
Primitive Site
Site length up to 18 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Primitive Site” on Campspot.

from $35/night
Estimated stay total $70 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Primitive Tent Site
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Primitive Tent Site” on Campspot.

from $35/night
Estimated stay total $70 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
30 AMP RV Site
Site length up to 16 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “30 AMP RV Site” on Campspot.

from $45/night
Estimated stay total $90 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
30 or 50 AMP RV Site
Site length up to 35 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “30 or 50 AMP RV Site” on Campspot.

from $45/night
Estimated stay total $90 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Campspot

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

CampspotMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Primitive Site
Available for your dates · 4 sites
from $35/night
Book with Campspot ↗
Your dates are passed to this provider.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot.

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31
Price
Primitive Site
rv
✓✓from $35
Primitive Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $35
30 AMP RV Site
rv
✓✓from $45
30 or 50 AMP RV Site
rv
✓✓from $45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (36 reviews, ★ 4.2). Not written or edited by us.

“It was great! We ended up extending. The campground was clean, quiet, and close to several trails.”

Aubrey K 5 · Jun 2026 · Campspot

“Great place to camp with family, very friendly people and staff.”

silvia c 5 · May 2026 · Campspot

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Campspot — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

Palmer, Alaska, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Not listed — check the provider's page for check-in times, fees and rules.

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!

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (23 of 23 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
8 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Campspot Listing
Getting there
Palmer, Alaska, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
  • Rated 4.2★ across 36 Campspot reviews.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Matanuska River Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Matanuska River Park?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (23 of 23 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Matanuska River Park have RV hookups?
8 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Matanuska River Park?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Matanuska River Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Campspot
BookingOnline via Campspot (booking listing; window not listed)
Available for your dates · 4 sitesSites from $35/night

Estimated stay total from $70 for 2 nights on Campspot · before taxes & fees

View campground on Campspot ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot.

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RVs near this campground

Picks are 60 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)), about 42 mi straight-line from Matanuska River Park. RV rentals in Anchorage

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Pick up in Wasilla

2020 Minnie Winnie 31H

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 4.7 (6)
Wasilla, AK · 35 mi from Anchorage (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery
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from $310/nightvia RVshare
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (23 of 23 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 8 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 15 pull-through, 9 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing Palmer, Alaska, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
from $261/nightvia Outdoorsy