Valerie S.

Anchorage, AK

Joined June 2016

Cabin rental. Great space!

Two families, total of five people reserved a cabin. We had great space with one family in the bedroom (2 bunk beds) and the other using the bunk bed in the living space.   Unfortunately in the February rain we didn’t use the outdoor living space (covered deck) with picnic table as much as we would have liked but the kitchen had a long folding table that gives room for cooking, eating, and games.    A couch or other seating would have been nice.  It was very nice to have a full bathroom with hot water we showers. You do need to bring your own kitchen wares, bedding and towels.  

The state park is beautiful to explore.  Definitely recommend an overnight stay over a day rip. The reservation is two night minimum unless there is a single day available.  A few of the cabins stayed empty despite full reservations prior so might be worth keeping an eye out for cancellations!

Relaxing and clean camping spot!

Our first time here we tent camped. Some of the sites seemed close together but we stayed at the end and had good privacy with the trade off of a long trip to the bathrooms.  The shared bathrooms are great! Clean, flush toilets, and running water.  Showers and dishwashing stations also a plus.  Free coffee for early risers.   You can see the beach from a few campsites.  Like most camping in Hawaii, bring your earplugs for the roosters.

Amazing price

Im lucky enough that this is my second time staying here! Sad to say that both times there were empty sites even though they were all reserved.   There is a nice sheltered area for a wind break for dinner, potable water and pit toilets with hand washing station. Plan for chilly and windy weather in the winter and spring.  We stayed here once to save drive time to see the sunrise and the second time after hiking into the crater. Great location for both.  The short hike connected to the campground to see all the tree varieties is cool!

Family stay

I stayed here with my family to include ages 65 to 6. We reserved two neighboring sites with a large rock inbetween that the 6 year old loved exploring.

The scenery was beautiful with a view of the sunset a short paved road walk away. We had no shade or wind blockers at our sites, both were an issue during our summer, thunderstorm season stay. Our closest bathroom wasn't the cleanest, but the next closest was better.  The rangers were awesome and the 6 year old completed the ranger program with their help.  The marina store was busy with long lines, but great for forgotten items and ice cream.

Spacious sites

We stayed here early summer season just after the ice had melted. The large fire pit was perfect for the chilly nights.  We stayed on one of the "corner" spots and had tons of room to let the dog play without bothering other campers or hitting the tent. The lake is beautiful and the bathroom clean.

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Ranger Review: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier at Alpenglow Luxury Camping

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

As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time– today I am testing Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier.

https://liquid-iv.com/products/liquid-iv-combo-pack 

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.

Nice spot

This was a nice spot, a little outside of town. Lots of camping sites standard or RV. Very pretty.

Must stay!

We love coming back to this campground! If you have time for the trip, it's worth it. Very casual with no defined spots. Plenty of room, but arrive early on busy weekends to get the best space. No defined sites. Listen to running water at night and view the glacire from your tent

Great glacier access, too pricy

We have been here many times. If you want to walk on the glacier it is completely worth it, however if you are looking for a camp spot, I would recommend elsewhere because it is very expensive. Not true camping spots, sort of camp anywhere, but there are fireputs and pit toilets

Awesome scenery

We stayed at this campsite two nights and I enjoyed it more the longer I was there. The drive in was long but beautiful. It does not take reservations, but there were some free sites on the road in if you needed a back up option.

The host is super nice and is proud of the campground he has been taking care of for 5 years. The sites are spacious and although there are trees between, there is not a lot of privacy. It is a small campground with 12 sites, so that didn't bother us. There is a creek on one side and a small hill on the other for the kids to hike around. Bathrooms are clean, but did smell a little since it's so far out they probably don't get emptied as often. And there is no cell service, do you can truly get away!. Just up the road is a reservoir to check out.

Gear review: Carin subscription box. My family has been subscribing to this for almost a year and we're excited to win a gift certificate!! We receive fun outdoor gear that we typically wouldn't have on our list, for a great value. They have two options, monthly 25$ boxes and a $199 obsidian box for larger items. We received a therm-a-rest slacker hammock in an obsidian box which is perfect to take to this site with all the trees - or any site! It packs flat and is light enough to take backpacking, about a pound and a half for our double sized hammock. The Obsidian boxes are quaterly and the next one comes out in September - we can't wait! It is like Christmas for us!

Island weekend getway

My husband and I went her on our first trip together and it was lovely. Pretty views and a good variety of hiking actives and landscapes nearby. A few downsides were how close together some of the campsites were and that it is a popular area.

Great State Park

My favorite part of this park is the freshwater and saltwater shorelines so close together. We enjoyed the hiking trails and went out to Deception Pass Bridge for sunset. Our campsite was nice, a short walk to the water.

Big open sites

Although it is closed this year, this is a great campground for big families.

Nice spot

Great sites, but you need to get here early on the weekends, its not a very big campground. It is nice to sleep next to the water and good hiking nearby.

Nice and clean campground

Pretty, tidy, and spacious campground. Clean outhouses and less mosquitoes than other places along the Dalton highway.

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Relaxing spot

We found a nice, shaded spot with great views. Weekday camping was pretty quiet, although I hear it gets busy on the weekends.

Favorite Spot

Camping on the beach doesn't get any better. Amazing white sand against Na Pali cliffs, we whale watched from our tent (with binoculars) The dirt road can be rough and there are not services once you get out there. We saw some surfers, but didn't swim ourselves; they say to beware of strong off shore currents. The only downside was the chickens did wake us very early. Book early for your permit if you have a specific night in mind.

Great weekend getaway

About 45 minutes from Anchorage and no cell phone service. Sites are surrounded by trees and not too close together. RVs with generators make it loud at times, but there are a few walk in sites available. Lake and trails are nice, very pretty location.