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What campers say

Matanuska River Park offers treed, relatively private dry campsites with a comfort station providing hot showers and flushing toilets, plus a playground, open fields and river and bike trails. It’s convenient to Palmer and has nearby parking and picnic facilities. Tradeoffs include aircraft and occasional helicopter noise from the adjacent airport landing pattern, and some sites or electric-hookup rows can feel tight for larger RVs. Trail signage is reported as limited, and bugs (mosquitoes, cottonwood debris) can be bothersome at times. Overall the park is well kept and family- and dog-friendly, with separate tent areas.

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📖 About This Campground

Matanuska River Park in Palmer Alaska is a city managed park with electric and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping close to the river and convenient to town.

⭐ 2 Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0

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This is a beautiful spot that many locals don't even know exists. The grounds have huge trees and vegetation. There are 38 RV sites with 30 amp electric and 45 tent sites with no electric. The tent area is in the woods and it really feels like you are camping. The upper area has playground equipment, pavilions, pump track, volleyball net and large open grassy area. Showers are $2. Dump fee is $5. RV site with electric $27. Tent sites are $17.

Mark Koep Jul 9, 2018

Note the above is from the park