Reservations are available at this municipally adjacent campground in Palmer, Alaska, with nightly rates running $20 for dry camping up to $30 for sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. The campground operates May through September and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, though the access roads call for careful maneuvering. Site 72 has been noted as a solid fit for a 30-foot fifth wheel with a full-size truck, but tight turns and closely spaced sites mean late arrivals can find it nearly impossible to back in without blocking neighbors.
The layout divides into a paved upper section with hookup sites and a more wooded lower area where tent campers and dry-camping RVs spread across grassy spots with picnic tables. Sites sit close together throughout, with awnings sometimes overlapping on the electric loop. Privacy is limited. That said, the grounds include maintained grass, shade trees, and a short walk to the Matanuska River, where kids and dogs have room to explore the water's edge. The campground connects to a park with four pavilions, a playground, a volleyball court, and a large open field.
Noise is worth factoring in. The site sits beneath the glide path for a small plane airport, and Kevin H. notes "small planes continually passing overhead during the day." Tree cover also makes satellite internet connections unreliable. Restrooms with showers are on-site, though at least one reviewer found the bathrooms locked after 10 p.m. A dump station and water station are included with the nightly fee, and WiFi is listed as available. No alcohol is permitted on the grounds.
Weekend crowds pick up noticeably, and Jennifer G. describes it as "bustling on the weekend." Nearby options include Matanuska River Park and Alaska Backcountry Cottages for travelers who want to compare before booking. Camp hosts have received consistently positive mentions across multiple reviews for friendliness and helpfulness. Campers who need a functional, well-equipped overnight stop with access to town services and a river walk will find this campground worth the look.
Map & DirectionsMatanuska River Park Campground is located in Alaska near Palmer
Directions
Make your way to Palmer along the Glenn Highway and head North. Turn right on E. Arctic Avenue (which eventually turns into the Old Glenn Highway). Drive and travel approximately two miles, the Campground is on the left directly after the Palmer Memorial Park.
Coordinates
61.60910487 N
149.08841067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly























