Do you enjoy camping but don't want to rough it? Glamping is a great option. The Dyrt can help find the best glamping in and around Sutton, AK. Glamping offers quick access to one or more of Sutton's most popular destinations.
$5 - $100 / night
Eagle River campground is located along the beautiful Eagle River. The campground has 57 sites with picnic tables, fire pits, water, latrines, flush toilets and dump station. Overflow camping area of 10 sites, and a Campground Host. Downtown Eagle River is a short 5 minutes from the campground and has all the amenities of a small town. ★ ADA Facility - Yes ★ 57 Campsites (see fee page) ★ No RV size limit ★ Camping Limit - 4 nights ★ Daily Parking Fee - (see fee page) ★ Toilets - ♿ ★ Water - ♿ ★ Picnic Sites ★ Picnic Shelter (1) ★ Sanitary Dump Station
Nestled beneath King Mountain on the banks of the Matanuska River, this convenient pullout offers beautiful river scenery and peaceful camping. King Mountain SRS has 22 campsites, picnic areas, toilets, and water. Site reservations for King Mountain SRS can be made through park concessionaire Great Holiday Campgrounds. Call (907) 240-9797; reservations are accepted March-September.
$25 / night
Big Bear is now a KOA Journey!
Conveniently located close to all the amenities you need while offering pristine Alaska wilderness views, Palmer/Anchorage North KOA is open year round and is your ultimate gateway to a world of camping adventures. Discover the awe-inspiring Matanuska Glacier, embark on scenic hikes in Hatcher Pass, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the region at the Palmer Museum of History and Art. With our year round campground as your base camp, nature enthusiasts can experience the true essence of Alaska. Situated conveniently on the route to and from Denali and just a mere 1-mile detour from the Canadian highway, Tok is often the first welcoming point in Alaska after crossing the border. Our charming town makes for the perfect next-day stop on your journey, offering a wealth of amenities and services to ensure a smooth travel experience. Easily positioned for outdoor excursions, including hiking and wildlife viewing, endless opportunities for exploration abound. Your camping adventure begins here amidst the serene Alaskan vistas, and Palmer/Anchorage North KOA is your perfect launchpad for a multitude of exciting activities. Explore the rugged beauty of the Matanuska Glacier, delve into the region's cultural and historical treasures, and make the most of your outdoor adventures. Your unforgettable Alaskan camping experience starts with us.
$20 - $25 / night
98 sites. The recreation area combination of lakes, wetlands, and forests create an ideal habitat for many mammals and birds. Perhaps most noticeable to the summer visitor are water dwellers, especially beaver and waterfowl. Beavers are active in lakes and ponds throughout the park and visitors can see evidence of their work. These animals are vital to maintaining crucial water levels in the ecosystem; their dams and lodges must not be disturbed.
$51 / night
Summer is time to visit Montana Creek RV Park. Montana Creek offers fishing for king, pink, silver and chum salmon, rainbow trout, and grayling with a few Dolly Varden late in the season; trout fishing also picks up steam as the season progresses and the salmon begin to spawn. Fishing is great at Montana Creek Campground along the Glenn Highway in Alaska. Fishing for rainbow trout, king, silver, pink and chum salmon adds plenty of excitement for the anglers looking for that campground with great fishing for their Alaskan vacation. Description - Popular family campground for it's fishing and the paved walking and biking trail with underpasses at the George Parks Highway and a bridge that crosses over Montana Creek. Big sites with a wilderness Alaskan touch make your stay a lot more enjoyable than the crowded RV parks with no atmosphere or character. Number of sites - 67 Dry Sites - 44 Number of Pull-Thru Sites - 18 Max Length - 70+ Feet Services - Extremely well kept and clean campground with on site maintenance and managers. Firewood - Available Store - Well Stocked Additional Amenities - Fishing gear, ice, groceries and more. Paved trail with underpasses on the George Parks Highway and a bridge over Montana Creek. Payment Methods Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, Cash
$25 / night
Ranger
**Campground Review **
This place is AMAZING. I can’t wait to go back! The wildflowers, glacier view, hot tub, and comfortable bed are just a few of the highlights.
Alpenglow is located a little over 2 hours from the Anchorage Airport. The directions from the host are very detailed and if you follow directions it is easy to find. The camp is located next to the MICA Guide business and you actually check in at their blue yurt. When we arrived, our host was waiting for us and walked right up to our vehicle to show us the way to our glamping tent.
There are currently 4 glamping tents available with deck, screen zipper door, a memory foam mattress (very comfortable), and warm, heavy blankets. The tent and bed are positioned perfectly to see the Matanuska Glacier off in the distance! Don’t forget to bring an eye mask to sleep as this is located in the land of the midnight sun and the tent is white. We forgot out and still slept wonderfully in this tent.
A short walk away is a clean outhouse, cedar wood hot tub(open from 7:30-10 pm), shared dinning pavilion, fire pit, and a few games(cards, board games, and bean bag toss). There is a small kitchen the host serves a dry breakfast(muffins, oatmeal, boiled eggs, tea, coffee, yogurt, etc.) and a fridge available for use. You cannot personally cook anywhere on the property as the kitchen is commercial and they are bear aware. Only drinks are allowed in the tent; all food and toiletries need to stay in the car. A walk up the hill will lead you to flush toilets. There is not hot water on site yet, however there is a paid shower available 10 minutes up the road that we used.
There are several excursions available from near by companies (glacier walks, ice climbing, rafting, ATV rides) to make this camp a home base for several days of your vacation or just a quick get away from the city. My husband and I came here directly after completing a mini triathlon; this relaxing experience was exactly what we needed.
Product Review
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I purchased they multiplier pack and have sampled two flavors: Acai Berry and Passionfruit. I enjoyed the taste of both. As I mentioned above, I competed a mini triathlon on my weekend getaway. I drank one packet of the hydration multiplier the night before the race(1 packet is for 16 ounces of water) and a second before and after the race, in addition to plain water during the race. The mix makes the water a little thick, slightly syrupy but not chalky or gravely and the powder mixes in very well. Although I can’t say how I would have felt during and after without this product, I felt great with no muscle cramping and no thirst cravings. The product seems a little expensive for daily use for me, but probably comparable to similar products on the market.
Guide
A great destination for the novice hiker who wants to feel like they're in the middle of nowhere. The yurt was fully stocked with wood and camping chairs. Great location right in the middle of the nature center.
GuideThe hike of 2.7 miles was very easy with amazing views to the yurt at the end with lots of pre-cut firewood for the campers use. Eagle River was just steps away from our site and there was lots of wildlife as well.
Legend
Well maintained trails but a walk to the cabin or yurts. Accessible by foot year around. No horses or bikes allowed on trails. Tent camping along the Crow Creek Pass Trail.
Many choices for length of hikes depending on which loop you choose. This is bear county so bring your bear bells. Loved the hikes so much we decided to rent the cabin for my birthday.
GuideThis is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit. Living in Eagle River, this campground allows me to get out of town without going far. Be careful if you aren't used to camping, there are a ton of bears. Don't keep your food out of a secured box or by your tent, or rent one of their yurts. Make sure you take bear spray and/or a gun with you. Also bring bug spray as the mosquitoes can be quite viscous. I bring a bug net for my head too, this way when they are extremely bad, I can still enjoy being outside
the hiking trails are absolutely beautiful!! Watch for Moose. Look up every so often because there are also bald eagles around.
if you want to venture out for a different hike with amazing views, check out Baldy. You can see Anchorage to the Valley.
GuideI have lived in Alaska almost 3 years and still not get over the beauty of this state. Chugach State Park is no different. If you have never been to Alaska and live to hike or camp, you need to plan a trip up here!
TravelerGreat spot to stay for a nite or two. Bring your fishing pole as you're close to the river. Enjoy what Alaska has to offer!
GuideGreat campground with paved roads. Lots are spread out well and it is fairly comfortable and quite. Multiple trails travel along the campground and the river. Beautiful Alaskan experience right next to Alaska's largest city.
Ranger
This is a great place to fish and play but it is located right next to the Parks Highway which can be loud and busy with tourists and semis in the summer. If you’re sleeping in a camper the noise might not be so bad but the Alaska Highway doesn’t have a quiet hour.
Traveler
Campground was empty, check in was nice and staff was great. They have free wifi, showers, bathrooms and full hookup. Downsides is there’s no grass it’s just gravel. And the mosquitos were the worst we witnessed in all of Alaska. We couldn’t sit outside and there were 100s in our camper by the time we left. Just a negative of being on the river.
Legend8 of the campsites can be reserved but fill up months in advance. If you want to make a reservation make it early or make them into August/September. Reservations end September 20th.
Reservation site is: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lifetimeadventure
This is a great spot close to everything you might need and has amazing hiking trails. Bring your bear bells.
If you do stay in Eagle River the Eagle River Nature Center is a must. Hiking trails for all abilities. The only downside is that the highway is right above this campground but the river frowns out most of the noise. 2020 construction includes a new bridge.
Alaska does not disappoint with its state parks.
TravelerWe stayed here twice in our travels on Alaska. First appearance, the grasses are overgrown at the “entrance” and i was concerned. The fee both looks abandoned. But we actually saw there were some beautiful camp sites. Nice size for rvs if all lengths. Our table needed some help and it is obvious the camp is not being maintained. The bathroom was clean. Some sites you can hear the river and some road noise. The river is beautiful. There is a dumpster but it is on an upper level next to the dump station which is closed. The first time we did not realize this and took our garbage with us. All in all, it is not a bad campground. The trees are beautiful. We also had a moose and calf hanging around. We came back for a second visit. We used it as a jumping off point for Anchorage. Also the Eagle Nature Center and its trails are amazing! Saw a bull moose there. Would use again if not super picky. We are camping folks! For $20 I would not complain.
Scout
Decent spot with fire pit and picnic table, secluded from others, easy to find and good views. We had a 18ft travel trailer and getting around was easy. The bathrooms were very clean!
ScoutThis is SO clean! Everyone raves about site 13 & 14 but we loved site 24. It was a perfect short walk, less than a minute to the creek. The bathroom near the site is so so so clean. Our family LOVES the host - he manages the campground so beautifully. We’re still new tent campers with 3 young kids and Bob (the host) helped make us feel comfortable and safe. We have a 10 person black out tent and a ram 2500 and I think our site was great for that set up.
GuideClean, close to the highway, and a great night stay! Pretty level site was a bonus. Boondocking for the night.
ScoutSee other’s comments. Not impressed.
GuideThis is a very nice and quiet campground with amazing views. This is a pretty primitive campground, so don’t expect much for amenities. Our 24’ trailer could have fit most sites without a problem, but bigger rigs would definitely have a harder time finding a spot. No hookups available and no cell service.
RangerWe stayed on the river at site 14. The campground host here was nice, helpful and had firewood available to purchase. The camp host asked who we had staying and once he realized two small children he suggested a spot to stay which worked out perfectly. The bathrooms were all close by no matter where you stayed. There was a trail to take a walk by the raging river which was quick and fun. The campsites had a place to park, picnic table, fire pit and playing area. I was surprised by the camp site space.
LegendWe drove through King Mountain State Recreation Park in order to get the lay of the land for future camping. We have a 28-foot camper. There were only about three spots worth a darn that would have fit us. This is more of a tent camping only Campground. The camp host was a young guy who could of used a shower and the sites were overgrown and tight some not even having room to park a car although map states they could. We wouldn't choose to stay here as there are prettier campgrounds with more to do.
TravelerClean sites, with great views and great hosts.
TravelerOur group of 13 bicycle tourists had trouble finding places to pitch tents at this campground because the ground was hard, uneven and strewn with roots and rocks. The campground has no running water, and there is a warning that the water needs to boiled or filtered at the one water pump for the whole camp. No bear/animal boxes are available for storing food or trash securely, aside from using the toilet rooms.
Camping directly on the Matanuska River provides a great view of King Mountain on the opposite bank, and there is a nearby ice cream shop/post office across the street, and a cafe a few miles west on the road for those that want showers or an indoor meal (closes at 6pm though).
GuideWe stayed here for the night on our way from Anchorage to Valdez w a whitewater rafting trip just up the road in Glacier View. Perfect choice! It was 20 mins away from NovaAlaska adventures in Glacier View and had a really nice river and little walking area (for kids and dogs). It’s bear heavy as most places are in AK but the host was nice and there to greet us. It was a Saturday evening and there were still quite a few sites open. Would definitely stop here again!
Guide
Decent campground with boat launch and day use area. Clean bathrooms and group sites available.
GuideWe didn't have a reservation but there are a number of first come first served sites. I would try to show up closer to noon after people are leaving those sites. All of the non reserved sites were full by about 3p. Several reserved sites remained empty despite having a reservation.
ScoutQuiet place near water, boat ramp, had toilets. Had water to fill your RV or bottles but no water or electric at campsites
TravelerGreat place to stay for the day or weekend if you love the water. Not too many sites but still a great little campground. The campground is at the start of one of the great canoe trails that ends at Wasilla Lake.
LegendIf you live in Anchorage or the valley this is a nice campground. The camp host is very attentive but on sunny weekends the campground and day area fills up quickly. Camping spots are close but there are green spaces in between. Bathrooms are well maintained by the park service. Close to stores if you forgot anything.
Great place to bring kids especially on a first camping trip. Dog friendly. Tent friendly. Can accommodate large RVs. No spot is bad.
Close to Hatcher’s Pass and Independence Mine.
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